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Mac Maurice Wilkins (born November 15, 1950) is an American athlete, who competed mainly in the discus throw. He was born in Eugene, Oregon and graduated in 1969 from Beaverton High School in Beaverton, Oregon.
Mac Wilkins (born November 15, 1950, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.) is an American world-record-holding discus thrower (1976–78). He was the first man ever to break the 70-metre (230-foot) barrier.
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Mac Wilkins is a former American discus thrower who won gold and silver medals at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. He also set the world record of 70.85 m in 1976 and acted in the movie Prefontaine.
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Oct 7, 2017 · Mac Wilkins won the gold medal in the discus throw at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, but he was also a controversial and independent athlete. Read his story of how he prepared, competed and celebrated his victory in his own way.
Athlete Profile. Mac Wilkins' career spanned 23 years, four Olympic teams and four world records in the discus. He set three of those records on a single day in 1976, during which he raised his prior world record from 226' 11" to 232' 6".
Mac Wilkins is a former Olympic shot put and discus champion who shares his insights and tips on his YouTube channel. Watch his videos on throwing technique, conversations with champions, and golden oldies of classic throws.
Mac Wilkins is a former American athlete who won the gold medal in discus throw at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He also set four world records in discus, including the first 70-meter throw, and competed in javelin, hammer and shot put.
