Anthony Washington
- Born
- Jan 16, 1966 (60 years old)
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, United States
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 109 kg
Anthony Washington is an American former discus thrower born on January 16, 1966, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Standing 186 cm and weighing 109 kg, he competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1999 World Championships in Seville.
Washington attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1990, where he was part of the men's track and field team. His personal best of 71.14 metres in the discus ranks among the finest throws in American history. He also achieved 59.58 metres in the hammer throw, demonstrating throwing versatility.
A four-time national champion in the men's discus, Washington's World Championship gold represents the pinnacle of a distinguished career. He once appeared in a Snickers Olympics commercial, bringing his athletic accomplishments to a wider audience.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Discus Throw 71.14 (#21 all-time), 2015 season best 50.12 (May 23, 2015, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 60 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | DT | 50.12 | – | May 23, 2015 | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2001 | DT | 59.51 | – | Mar 31, 2001 | – |
| 2000 | DT | 66.93 | – | Jul 22, 2000 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 1999 | DT | 69.08 | – | Aug 24, 1999 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1998 | DT | 69.79 | – | Jun 6, 1998 | La Jolla, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | DT | 62.58 | – | Apr 2, 1997 | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1996 | DT | 71.14 | – | May 22, 1996 | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 1995 | DT | 66.70 | – | May 6, 1995 | Tucson, AZ (USA) |