Dan Studney

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Dan Studney
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 Sao Paolo Javelin throw

Dan Studney (born January 30, 1941) is an American former track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. His greatest achievement was a gold medal for the United States at the 1963 Pan American Games.[1] His personal best of 76.30 m (250 ft 3​34 in) (old javelin model) was achieved in Santa Barbara, California on March 30, 1963 .[2]

While competing, he was part of the Santa Clara Valley Youth Village club. He won the 1962 javelin title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a mark of 75.13 m (246 ft 5​34 in).[3][4] He attended San Jose State University and under the tutelage of coach Bert Bonanno he was part of the San Jose State Spartans collegiate team. Studney originally hailed from New Jersey.[5]

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References

  1. Pan American Games. GBRAthletics. Retrieved on 2018-01-07.
  2. Dan Studney. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2018-01-07.
  3. USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions Men's Javelin Throw. USATF. Retrieved on 2018-01-07.
  4. UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN 1943-). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2018-01-07.
  5. Nigerian Sprinter Omagbemi Tests Injured Foot in Dashes Tomorrow. Spartan Daily (1960-03-25). Retrieved on 2018-01-07.