Mike Buncic

Michael ("Mike") Buncic is a former NCAA record holder in the discus, born to Yugoslavian parents. He participated at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.

Buncic had the world's longest Discus Throw for the 1991 season on April 4, 1991 of 227'7" at Fresno, California. He was the US National Champion in 1995. He retired from competition in 1996.

Buncic was on the track team at the University of Kentucky. He has a masters degree from San Jose State University.

Buncic is now a biology teacher at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing the  United States
1988	Olympic Games	Seoul, South Korea	10th	Discus	62.46 m
1990	Goodwill Games	Seattle, United States	3rd	Discus	62.06 m
1992	Olympic Games	Barcelona, Spain	18th	Discus	59.12 m

External links

• http://macthrowvideo.com/downloads/Buncic_01.mpeg
• This throw took place at the 1987 Modesto Invitational in Modesto CA. The winning throw, it was measured at 214 feet. http://youtube.com/watch?v=r5ok4pPgVYA

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Name	Buncic, Mike
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Date of birth	July 25, 1962
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