Athletics at the 1955 Pan American Games – Men's discus throw

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The men's discus throw event at the 1955 Pan American Games was held at the Estadio Universitario in Mexico City on 15 March.[1][2]

Results[edit]

Rank Name Nationality Result Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Fortune Gordien  United States 53.10 GR
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Parry O'Brien  United States 51.07
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Hernán Haddad  Chile 47.14
4 Pedro Ucke  Argentina 42.99
5 Mauricio Rodríguez  Venezuela 40.78
6 John Pavelich  Canada 37.57
Rodolfo Sedas  Mexico NM
Elvio Porta  Argentina DNS
Rafer Johnson  United States DNS

References[edit]

  1. ^ Full results
  2. ^ "Track and Field Statistics". trackfield.brinkster.net. Retrieved 16 October 2020.