Reese Hoffa facts for kids
Hoffa in 2014
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| Birth name | Maurice Antawn Chism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 8, 1977 Evans, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Residence | Athens, Georgia, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 147 kg (324 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Shot Put | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | New York Athletic Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Don Babbitt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 22.43 m (73' 7") | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Michael Reese Hoffa (born October 8, 1977) is a famous American shot putter. He is known for throwing a heavy ball, called a shot, as far as he can.
Reese has won many important medals. He won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He also won gold medals at the World Championships.
Who is Reese Hoffa?
Reese Hoffa was born in Evans, Georgia. His birth name was Maurice Antawn Chism. He was adopted when he was four years old. He grew up to become a very strong athlete.
Amazing Achievements
Reese Hoffa is one of the best shot putters in the world. He has thrown the shot put over 21 meters (about 69 feet) more than 100 times in competitions. This is a very rare achievement in his sport.
- Olympic Medal: He won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. This is a huge honor for any athlete.
- World Champion: Reese won the gold medal at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships. He also won gold at the 2006 World Indoor Championships.
- Pan American Games: In 2003, he won a gold medal at the Pan American Games.
His best throw outdoors was 22.43 meters (about 73 feet, 7 inches). Indoors, his best throw was 22.11 meters (about 72 feet, 6 inches).
See also
In Spanish: Reese Hoffa para niños
