Richard Slaney
- Born
- May 16, 1956 (70 years old)
- Birthplace
- Redhill, United Kingdom
- Events
- Discus Throw
Richard Charles Slaney (born 16 May 1956) is a male British discus thrower who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat winner of the Britain's Strongest Man title. At the UK Athletics Championships he won in 1979, ranked second in 1977 to 1978, and was third in 1980. He also came third in the shot put in 1980.
Personal best · Discus Throw65.16
1986 season best62.74Apr 27, 1986 · Walnut, CA
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 65.16 (#276 all-time), 1986 season best 62.74 (Apr 27, 1986, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 70 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DT | 62.74 | – | Apr 27, 1986 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1985 | DT | 65.16 | – | Jul 1, 1985 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1984 | DT | 64.68 | – | Jul 6, 1984 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1983 | DT | 62.66 | – | Jun 4, 1983 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1982 | DT | 64.64 | – | Apr 30, 1982 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 1980 | DT | 60.08 | – | Aug 10, 1980 | Birmingham (GBR) |