Duncan Atwood

Duncan Fuller Atwood (born October 11, 1955 in Seattle, Washington) is a former American athlete who twice won a gold medal in the javelin throw at the Pan American Games: in 1979 and 1987. He competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in 11th place. Atwood set his personal best (78.92 metres) on August 29, 1987 in Rome, Italy, during the qualification round at the World Championships.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing the  United States
1979	Pan American Games	San Juan, Puerto Rico	1st	84.16 m
1984	Olympic Games	Los Angeles, United States	11th	78.10 m
1987	Pan American Games	Indianapolis, United States	1st	78.68 m
	World Championships	Rome, Italy	12th	72.54 m

References

• IAAF profile for Duncan Atwood
• sports-reference

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Date of birth	October 11, 1955
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