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Lance Deal
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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 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

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