Géjza Valent (3 October 1953 – 6 October 2024) was a Czech discus thrower who represented Czechoslovakia during his active career. He won the bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships. He set a personal best throw of 69.70 metres on 26 August 1984 at a meet in Nitra. He subsequently competed in veterans championships.
Life Gejza Valent was born on 3 October 1953 in Prague. He died on 6 October 2024, at the age of 71.
His father, Géjza Valent, Sr. (1929–2010), was also a discus thrower and was a medallist at the 1954 World Student Games.World Student Games (UIE). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 9 December 2014.
International competitions Representing 1983World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd66.08 m1986European Championships Stuttgart, West Germany5th65.00 m1987World Championships Rome, Italy9th61.98 m1988Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea6th65.80 m1990European Championships Split, Yugoslavia9th60.30 m
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