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Lance Deal

Personal information
Full name	Lance Earl Deal
Born	(1961-08-21) 21 August 1961 (age 63) Riverton, Wyoming, United States
Residence	Eugene, Oregon
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	116 kg (256 lb)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Hammer throw
College team	Montana State University
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	Hammer throw: 82.52 (1996)
Medal record Olympic Games Silver 1996 Atlanta Hammer throw Pan American Games Gold 1995 Mar del Plata Hammer throw Gold 1999 Winnipeg Hammer throw

Lance Earl Deal was born on August 21, 1961, in Riverton, Wyoming. He is a former American athlete. Lance Deal is famous for his skill in the hammer throw event.

He won a silver medal in the hammer throw at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Lance also competed in three other Olympic Games. These were in 1988, 1992, and 2000 Summer Olympics.

Lance Deal's Athletic Journey

Lance Deal had an exciting career as a hammer thrower. One of his most memorable moments was at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He faced a tough challenge in the hammer throw finals.

The 1996 Olympic Finals

In the 1996 Olympic Games, only the top eight athletes could continue throwing. They got three more throws after the first three. Lance Deal had trouble with his first two throws. They were called "fouls," meaning they didn't count.

His third throw was good, but it tied for the eighth-longest throw. At first, it seemed he would not advance. However, officials corrected this. The rules meant he could continue in the competition. On his sixth and final throw, Lance Deal won the silver medal! He finished second to Balázs Kiss from Hungary.

Setting Records in Hammer Throw

Later in 1996, Lance Deal threw the hammer an amazing 82.52 meters. This throw helped him win the 1996 IAAF Grand Prix Final. Years later, in 2020, this throw was recognized as an American record. It was for athletes aged 35 and older (M35 category). This mark could also become a world record for that age group.

Life and Education

Lance Deal attended Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming. There, he was an excellent athlete in football, wrestling, and track. After high school, he went to Montana State University. He graduated from this university in Bozeman, Montana.

Today, Lance Deal works at the University of Oregon. He is the Director of Track & Field Venues and Program Support. Before this, he was a throws coach at the University of Oregon until 2010. He coached athletes in discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put. Lance Deal is married and has one daughter.

Hall of Fame Inductions

Lance Deal has been honored for his great sports career. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2002, he joined the Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame. In 2014, he was also chosen for the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. These honors show how important he was in his sport.

Major Achievements

Lance Deal represented the United States in many big competitions. Here are some of his top results:

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing the  United States
1988	Olympic Games	Seoul, South Korea	17th	73.66 m
1991	World Championships	Tokyo, Japan	13th	72.90 m
1992	Olympic Games	Barcelona, Spain	7th	76.84 m
1993	World Championships	Stuttgart, Germany	9th	76.20 m
1995	Pan American Games	Mar del Plata, Argentina	1st	75.64 m
	World Championships	Gothenburg, Sweden	5th	78.66 m
1996	Olympic Games	Atlanta, Georgia, United States	2nd	81.12 m
	IAAF Grand Prix Final	Milan, Italy	1st	82.52 m
1999	Pan American Games	Winnipeg, Canada	1st	79.61 m
	World Championships	Seville, Spain	13th	75.29 m
2000	Olympic Games	Sydney, Australia	16th	75.61 m

See also

In Spanish: Lance Deal para niños