Gary Carlsen

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Gary David Carlsen (born May 12, 1945) is a retired male discus thrower from the United States. He represented his native country at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he ended up in sixth place in the overall-rankings. Carlsen is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's discus event at the 1967 Summer Universiade and at the 1967 Pan American Games.

Born (1945-05-12) May 12, 1945 (age 81)
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
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Gary Carlsen
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Born (1945-05-12) May 12, 1945 (age 81)
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
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SportTrack and field
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Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1967 WinnipegDiscus throw
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1967 TokyoDiscus throw
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Carlsen was an All-American thrower for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing runner-up in the discus at the 1966 NCAA University Division outdoor track and field championships and 1967 NCAA University Division outdoor track and field championships.[1]

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