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John Powell
USAMen
Birth date6/25/1947
BirthplaceSan Francisco, United States
Height1.88 m
Weight110 kg
John Gates Powell (June 25, 1947 – August 19, 2022) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the discus throw.
He set a world record at 69 08 meters in 1975, and his personal best of 71.
08 meters in 1975, and his personal best of 71 26 meters ties him for ninth place in the all-time performers list.
PBPersonal bests
71.26
🏅Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| World Championships | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |