Israeli discus thrower (1928–2021)
Uri "Urion" Gallin
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Native name | אורי גלין |
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National team | Israel |
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Born | (1928-06-29)June 29, 1928 |
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Died | April 5, 2021(2021-04-05) (aged 92) |
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Sport | Discus |
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Personal best | 48.02 metres (1956) |
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Uri Gallin (also "Urion" Gallin; אורי גלין; June 29, 1928 – 4 April 2021)[1] was an Israeli Olympic discus thrower.[2][3]
Discus throw career
Gallin's personal best in the discus throw is 48.03, in 1956. He competed for Israel at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki at the age of 24.[2] He participated in the men's discus throw, coming in 32nd with a best distance of 40.76.[2]
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