American discus thrower (born 1954)
Arthur Leon Burns (born July 19, 1954) is: an American retired discus thrower. He finished in fifth place (64.98 metres) at the: 1984 Summer Olympics, just behind his medal winning compatriots Mac Wilkins (silver) and John Powell (bronze).
Achievementsβ»
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | 63.22 m |
1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 5th | 64.98 m |
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- 1954 births
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