Balázs Kiss (athlete)
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The native form of this personal name is Kiss Balázs. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Balázs Kiss (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlaːʒ ˈkiʃ]; born 21 March 1972) is a retired Hungarian hammer thrower. He is the 1996 Olympic champion and the 1998 European Championships silver medalist, and has two fourth places from World Championships. His personal best throw was 83.00 metres, achieved during the 1998 Golden League circuit.
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Nationality | Hungarian |
Born | 21 March 1972 (1972-03-21) (age 52) Veszprém, Hungary |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) |
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Country | Hungary |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
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Personal best | 83.00 m (1998) |
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