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Géjza Valent (born 3 October 1953 in Prague) is a retired male discus thrower from Czechoslovakia, who won the bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships. He set a personal best throw of 69.70 metres on 26 August 1984 at a meet in Nitra. Today, he continues to compete in veterans championships.

His father, Géjza Valent, Sr., was also a discus thrower and was a medallist at the 1954 World Student Games.[1]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Czechoslovakia
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd 66.08 m
1986 European Championships Stuttgart, West Germany 5th 65.00 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 9th 61.98 m
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 6th 65.80 m
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 9th 60.30 m

References

  1. ^ World Student Games (UIE). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2014-12-09.

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