Art Burns
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 19, 1954 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus throw |
Arthur Leon Burns (born July 19, 1954) is an American retired discus thrower. He finished in fifth place (64.98 metres) at the 1984 Summer Olympics, just behind his medal winning compatriots Mac Wilkins (silver) and John Powell (bronze).
Burns finished third behind fellow Americans John Powell and Al Oerter in the discus throw event at the British 1981 AAA Championships.[1][2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | 63.22 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 5th | 64.98 m |
References
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 June 2025.