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Hal Connolly

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Hal Connolly

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Birth dateAug 1, 1931
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Hal Connolly is a United States thrower, born on August 1, 1931. He competes primarily in the HT.

His personal bests include 71.26 in the HT. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
71.26
#875 all-time
1972 season best
68.30
May 7, 1972 · Long Beach, CA (USA)
1972 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
95 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Hammer Throw 71.26 (#875 all-time), 1972 season best 68.30 (May 7, 1972, Long Beach, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 95 years old

PB

Personal bests

71.26
#875 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
HT
68.30-May 7, 1972
↑
Long Beach, CA (USA)
1968
HT
65.00-Oct 16, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966
HT
67.31-Jun 4, 1966
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1965
HT
71.26-Jun 20, 1965
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1964
HT
67.40-Oct 17, 1964
↑
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1962
HT
70.67-Jul 21, 1962
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1960
weight-throw
21.70-Feb 20, 1960--
1960
HT
70.33-Aug 12, 1960
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1958
HT
68.68-Jun 20, 1958
↑
Bakersfield, CA (USA)
1956
HT
68.54-Nov 2, 1956
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.30-May 7Long Beach, CA

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.00-Oct 16The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1966

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
67.31-Jun 4Los Angeles, CA

1965

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
71.26-Jun 20Walnut, CA
HT
71.06-May 29Ceres California Relays, Ceres, CA

1964

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
66.65-Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
HT
67.40-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1962

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
70.67-Jul 21Palo Alto USA-URS Int. Match, Palo Alto, CA

1960

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
63.58-Sep 3The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HT
63.02-Sep 2The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HT
70.33-Aug 12Walnut Olympic Test, Walnut, CA
weight-throw
21.70-Feb 20USA Indoor Championships, New York, NY (i)

1958

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.68-Jun 20Bakersfield AAU Championships, Bakersfield, CA

1956

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
59.05-Nov 24The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
HT
63.19-Nov 24The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
HT
68.54-Nov 2Los Angeles Pre-Olympic Test, Los Angeles, CA

Honours

6

The XVIII Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1964
8

The XVII Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1960
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USA Indoor Championships

Weight Throw

1960
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The XVI Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1956
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hal Connolly's Hammer Throw personal best?

Hal Connolly's Hammer Throw personal best is 71.26, set on Jun 20, 1965 in Walnut, CA (USA), #875 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hal Connolly compete in?

Hal Connolly competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Hal Connolly perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 68.30, set on May 7, 1972 in Long Beach, CA (USA).

How many medals has Hal Connolly won?

Hal Connolly has won 1 Olympic Games medal.