Mike Mahovlich

Michael G. "Mike" Mahovlich (born August 27, 1960, in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a retired male javelin thrower from Canada, who won a total number of two national titles (1988 and 1989) during his career. He competed at the 1987 World Championships and the 1988 Summer Olympics, but did not reach the final. Mahovlich set his personal best on April 26, 1986, throwing 79.04 metres.

Mahovlich was an All-American thrower for the Washington Huskies track and field team, finishing 7th in the javelin at the 1979 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[1][2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Canada
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 34th 67.64 m
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 31st 69.44 m

References

  1. ^ "Javelin throw at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "The science of salmon is more than a job for Mike Mahovlich". issaquahfish.org.


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