Attila Horváth (discus thrower)
The native form of this personal name is Horváth Attila. This article uses the Western name order.
Attila Horváth (born July 28, 1967 in Kőszeg) is a retired male discus thrower from Hungary, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics (1992 and 1996). His personal best is 68.58 metres, thrown on June 24, 1994 in Budapest, Hungary. He is a nine-time national champion in the men's discus event, including eight in a row (1990–1997).
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Hungary | ||||
| 1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 5th | 58.04 m |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 8th | 62.08 m |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 65.32 m |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 5th | 62.82 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 63.60 m |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 4th | 65.72 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 10th | 62.28 m |
References
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