Kamy Keshmiri
- Born
- Jan 23, 1969 (57 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw
Kamy Keshmiri (born January 23, 1969) is a retired male discus thrower from the United States. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's discus throw event at the 1989 Summer Universiade in Duisburg, West Germany.
Keshmiri set his personal best (51.28 metres) at the 1988 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Sudbury, Ontario on July 27, 1988. He also won three NCAA discus titles at the University of Nevada at Reno.
His father, Jalal, was born in Iran and represented Iran in the 1968 Olympics. When he was at Reno High School, he set the National High School Record in the Discus Throw. He was Gatorade High School Track and Field Athlete of the Year and Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year" in 1987. Keshmiri was one of the only American Olympic athletes to have their medal taken away after he was found with illegal steroids in his system.
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 66.58 (#170 all-time), 1992 season best 65.18 (Apr 25, 1992, Salinas, CA (USA)) · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DT | 65.18 | – | Apr 25, 1992 | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 1991 | DT | 66.58 | – | May 31, 1991 | Eugene NCAA Championships |
| 1990 | SP | 18.57 | – | May 19, 1990 | Missoula, MT (USA) |
| 1990 | DT | 65.50 | – | Jul 23, 1990 | Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 1989 | DT | 66.50 | – | Jun 17, 1989 | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 1988 | DT | 54.68 | – | Jul 28, 1988 | Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury (CAN) |