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Gejza Valent

Gejza Valent

TCHTCHMen
Birth dateOct 3, 1953
BirthplacePrague, Czech Republic
Height1.96 m
Weight120 kg

Géjza Valent (3 October 1953 – 6 October 2024) was a Czech discus thrower who represented Czechoslovakia during his active career. He won the bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships. He set a personal best throw of 69.70 metres on 26 August 1984 at a meet in Nitra. He subsequently competed in veterans championships.

Key facts
Discus Throw
69.70
#44 all-time
2008 season best
46.49
Sep 6, 2008 · Plzeň (CZE)
2008 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 69.70 (#44 all-time), 2008 season best 46.49 (Sep 6, 2008, Plzeň (CZE)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 72 years old

PB

Personal bests

69.70
#44 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
DT
46.49-Sep 6, 2008
↑
Plzeň (CZE)
2007
DT
49.15-Jun 2, 2007
↑
Olomouc (CZE)
2006
DT
46.98-Sep 2, 2006
↑
Opava (CZE)
2005
DT
44.03-May 21, 2005
↑
Hodonín (CZE)
2003
DT
49.90-Jul 13, 2003
↑
Czech Championships
2002
DT
51.65-Sep 15, 2002
↑
Čejkovice (CZE)
2001
DT
52.14-Jul 1, 2001
↑
Czech Championships
1991
DT
63.18-Aug 10, 1991
↑
Nitra (TCH)
1990
DT
63.00-Sep 20, 1990
↑
Ostrava (TCH)
1989
DT
64.92-Jul 5, 1989
↑
Berlin (GER)
1988
DT
66.42-Aug 28, 1988
↑
Nitra (TCH)
1987
DT
65.72-Aug 16, 1987
↑
Třinec (TCH)
1986
DT
65.58-Aug 5, 1986
↑
Opava (TCH)
1985
DT
68.40-May 25, 1985
↑
San José (USA)
1984
DT
69.70-Aug 26, 1984
↑
Nitra (TCH)
1983
DT
67.26-Jul 26, 1983
↑
München (GER)
1982
DT
67.56-Jun 13, 1982
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1981
DT
65.42-Sep 13, 1981
↑
Rovereto (ITA)
1980
DT
57.14-Sep 10, 1980
↑
Budapest (HUN)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
46.49-Sep 6Plzeň

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
49.15-Jun 2Olomouc Czech Club Championships, Olomouc

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
46.98-Sep 2Opava Czech Club Championships, Opava

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
44.03-May 21Hodonin, Hodonín

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
49.90-Jul 13Czech Championships

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
51.65-Sep 15Cejkovice, Čejkovice
DT
50.58-Sep 7Opava

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
52.14-Jul 1Czech Championships

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.18-Aug 10Nitra
DT
58.20-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
DT
62.14-Jun 30European Cup Final A, Frankfurt
DT
62.42-Jun 7Ostrava
DT
60.74-Jun 2Budapest

1990

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.04-Sep 23Pacov
DT
63.00-Sep 20Ostrava
DT
60.94-Sep 4Koblenz
DT
60.30-Sep 1Split European Championships
DT
61.52-Aug 31Split European Championships
DT
60.30-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
61.52-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
60.40-Aug 11Miskolc
DT
61.34-Jul 7Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
DT
60.96-Jun 25Praha
DT
62.02-May 27Tel Aviv

1989

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.60-Sep 12Athina
DT
60.62-Sep 6Macerata
DT
62.04-Sep 1Herculis
DT
60.78-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
DT
61.12-Aug 19Nitra
DT
61.32-Aug 8Budapest Hungalu Grand Prix, Budapest
DT
61.08-Aug 6European Cup Final A, Gateshead
DT
61.12-Jul 29Golden Spike Vitkovice, Ostrava
DT
63.50-Jul 23Banská Bystrica
DT
63.40-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
DT
61.02-Jul 7Edinburgh
DT
64.92-Jul 5Berlin
DT
63.30-Jun 21Praha
DT
62.42-May 27Praha
DT
61.32-May 21Chania
DT
62.78-May 13Brno
DT
64.64-May 6Nitra

1988

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.80-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
DT
63.46-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
DT
64.48-Sep 17Pacov
DT
64.32-Sep 6Praha
DT
66.42-Aug 28Nitra
DT
63.76-Aug 27Banská Bystrica
DT
63.48-Aug 23Opava
DT
64.34-Aug 20Praha
DT
61.76-Jul 17Praha NC, Praha
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Honours

6

The XXIV Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1988
5

Stuttgart European Championships

Discus Throw

1986
5

Stuttgart European Championships

Discus Throw

1986
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Roma Golden Gala

Discus Throw

1985
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IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1983
6

Athina European Championships

Discus Throw

1982
6

Athina European Championships

Discus Throw

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gejza Valent's Discus Throw personal best?

Gejza Valent's Discus Throw personal best is 69.70, set on Aug 26, 1984 in Nitra (TCH), #44 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gejza Valent compete in?

Gejza Valent competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Gejza Valent perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 46.49, set on Sep 6, 2008 in Plzeň (CZE).

How many medals has Gejza Valent won?

Gejza Valent has won 1 World Championships medal.