Des Koch

Olympic medal record
Men’s Athletics
Competitor for  United States
Bronze	1956 Melbourne	Discus throw

Des Koch (Desmond Dalworth Koch; May 10, 1932 – January 26, 1991) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.

He competed for the United States in the discus throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia. He won the bronze medal. He achieved the longest punt in the Rose Bowl 1953, it was 72 yards. His record still stands.

Persondata
Name	Koch, Des
Alternative names	Koch, Desmond Dalworth
Short description	American discus thrower
Date of birth	May 10, 1932
Place of birth	Lincoln County, Tennessee
Date of death	January 26, 1991
Place of death	Los Angeles