Art Burns
American discus thrower (born 1954)
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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).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 19, 1954 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
Burns was an All-American thrower for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, finishing 5th in the discus at the 1977 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[1] He lived near San Jose City College and worked for Memorex part-time while competing.[2][3]
Burns finished third behind fellow Americans John Powell and Al Oerter in the discus throw event at the British 1981 AAA Championships.[4][5]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | 63.22 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 5th | 64.98 m |
