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Mac Wilkins

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Mac Wilkins

USAUSAMen
Birth dateNov 15, 1950
BirthplaceEugene, United States
Height1.93 m
Weight115 kg

Mac Maurice Wilkins (born November 15, 1950) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw. He was born in Eugene, Oregon and graduated in 1969 from Beaverton High School in Beaverton, Oregon.

Key facts
Discus Throw
70.98
#24 all-time
Shot Put
21.06
#179 all-time
1989 season best
66.44
May 6, 1989 · Modesto, CA (USA)
1989 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 70.98 (#24 all-time), Shot Put 21.06 (#179 all-time), 1989 season best 66.44 (May 6, 1989, Modesto, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 75 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.06
#179 all-time
70.98
#24 all-time
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
DT
66.44-May 6, 1989
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Modesto, CA (USA)
1988
DT
67.96-Apr 24, 1988
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1987
DT
60.90-Jun 26, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1984
DT
70.44-Jun 9, 1984
↓
San José (USA)
1983
DT
70.36-May 14, 1983
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1982
DT
68.20-Jun 20, 1982
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1981
DT
62.88-Jun 26, 1981
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1980
SP
19.52-Aug 13, 1980
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1980
DT
70.98-Jul 9, 1980
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1979
SP
19.06-Apr 14, 1979
↓
San José (USA)
1979
DT
70.66-Jun 16, 1979
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1978
SP
20.45-Feb 18, 1978
↓
Daly City, CA (USA) (i)
1978
DT
72.32-Aug 14, 1978
↓
San José (USA)
1977
SP
21.06-Feb 25, 1977
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1977
DT
69.20-Jun 10, 1977
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1976
SP
20.84-Feb 6, 1976
↓
Inglewood, CA (USA) (i)
1976
DT
70.86-May 1, 1976
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San José (USA)
1975
SP
19.39-Jan 25, 1975
↓
Portland, OR (USA) (i)
1975
DT
66.78-Aug 14, 1975
↓
København (DEN)
1974
SP
19.31-Aug 11, 1974
↓
Linz (AUT)
1974
DT
65.14-Aug 21, 1974
↓
Berlin (GER)
1973
SP
19.40-Jun 8, 1973
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
1973
DT
64.77-Jun 15, 1973
↓
Bakersfield, CA (USA)
1972
DT
59.72-Jun 24, 1972
↓
Gresham, OR (USA)

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.44-May 6Modesto, CA
DT
64.26-Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
DT
62.06-Apr 16El Paso, TX

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.90-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
DT
62.48-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
DT
63.90-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
DT
64.96-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
DT
66.00-Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
DT
65.28-Jun 15Tampa TAC Championships, Tampa, FL
DT
67.00-May 25Salinas, CA
DT
60.58-May 7Modesto, CA
DT
66.66-May 1San José
DT
67.96-Apr 24Walnut, CA
DT
67.96-Apr 24-

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.26-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
DT
60.90-Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José

1984

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.30-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
65.86-Aug 8The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
68.36-Jul 25Walnut, CA
DT
69.42-Jul 21Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
DT
63.52-Jul 14Berkeley, CA
DT
70.44-Jun 9San José TAC Championships, San José
DT
66.60-Jun 8San José TAC Championships, San José
DT
69.20-May 26San José
DT
67.38-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
DT
67.94-Apr 21Salinas, CA

1983

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
67.92-Sep 4Rieti
DT
60.82-Sep 1Roma Golden Gala, Roma
DT
64.04-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
DT
61.46-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
62.58-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
62.58-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
61.46-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
66.40-Jul 29Rhede
DT
66.18-Jul 27Stockholm
DT
67.70-Jul 19San José
DT
63.94-Jul 5San José
DT
66.30-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
DT
68.26-Jun 12Berkeley, CA
DT
65.34-Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
DT
67.18-May 28San José
DT
65.34-May 21Knoxville, TN
DT
69.12-May 15Westwood, CA
DT
70.36-May 14Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA
DT
66.78-Apr 16Salinas, CA

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.54-Sep 16Rieti
DT
67.42-Sep 14Roma Golden Gala, Roma
DT
67.54-Aug 25Koblenz
DT
67.68-Aug 20Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
DT
68.00-Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
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Honours

5

The XXIV Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1988
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The XXIII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1984
🥈

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1979
🥈

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1977
🥇

USA Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1977
🥇

The XXI Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mac Wilkins's Discus Throw personal best?

Mac Wilkins's Discus Throw personal best is 70.98, set on Jul 9, 1980 in Helsinki (FIN), #24 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mac Wilkins compete in?

Mac Wilkins competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Mac Wilkins perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 66.44, set on May 6, 1989 in Modesto, CA (USA).

How many medals has Mac Wilkins won?

Mac Wilkins has won 2 Olympic Games medals.