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 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| Updated on August 6, 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michael Reese Hoffa is an American athlete who is famous for his skills in shot put. He was born on October 8, 1977, in Evans, Georgia. His birth name was Maurice Antawn Chism, but he was adopted when he was four years old.
Michael Hoffa became a very successful shot putter. He won many important medals during his career.
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Michael Hoffa's Amazing Achievements
Michael Hoffa has won several big competitions. He is known for his powerful throws in shot put.
World Championship Wins
In 2006, Michael won a gold medal at the World Indoor Track and Field Championships. This event took place in Moscow. The next year, in 2007, he won another gold medal. This time it was at the World Outdoor Championships in Osaka.
Olympic Medal
One of his biggest achievements was at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Michael Hoffa won a bronze medal there for shot put. This means he was one of the top three shot putters in the world at the Olympics!
Other Important Wins
Michael also won a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. This competition was held in Santo Domingo. He also earned two silver medals at the World Indoor Championships in 2004 and 2008.
What is Shot Put?
Shot put is a sport where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can. The ball is called a "shot." Athletes must throw the shot from a marked circle. They use a special technique to gain power.
Hoffa's Impressive Throws
Michael Hoffa is known for his very long throws. His personal best throw indoors was 22.11 meters. Outdoors, he threw an amazing 22.43 meters. These are very long distances for a shot put.
In 2012, Michael Hoffa threw over 21 meters in competition for the 100th time. This is a rare achievement in the sport. It shows how consistently good he was at throwing the shot put.
See also
In Spanish: Reese Hoffa para niños
