''For the football player of the same name see
Anthony Washington (football player).''
'Anthony Washington' (born
January 16,
1966 in
Glasgow, Montana) is a former
American discus thrower, who competed in two consecutive
Summer Olympics for his native country. At the
1999 World Championships in
Seville, Washington won the gold medal in discus throw.
His personal bests are 71.14 m in discus and 59.58 m in
hammer throw.
He once appeared in a
Snickers candy bar commercial.
Honours
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1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona: 12th place
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1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta: 4th place
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1999 World Championships in Athletics, Seville: gold medal
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