Anthony Washington (born January 16, 1966) is an American former discus thrower, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics. At the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Washington won the gold medal in discus throw.
Washington attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1990, where he was a part of the men's track and field team.
His personal bests are 71.14 m in discus and 59.58 m in hammer throw. He is a four-time national champion in the men's discus event.
He once appeared in a Snickers Olympics candy bar commercial.1992 Snickers Olympics Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3XQwRvICak
International competitions 1991Pan American Games Havana, Cuba 1stDiscus1992Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 12thDiscus1993World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 10thDiscus1996Olympic Games Atlanta, USA4thDiscus1999World Championships Seville, Spain 1stDiscusPan American Games Winnipeg, Canada 1stDiscus2000Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 12thDiscus
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