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2008 Beijing Olympics Results: Estonia's Gerd Kanter Wins Gold in Men's Discus Throw
Gerd Kanter of Estonia won the gold medal in the men's discus throw on Tuesday in 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
Kanter, the reigning world champion, threw the discus 68.82 meters (225 feet, 9 inches) in his fourth attempt in the track and field event.
Poland's Piotr Malachowski won the silver medal at 67.82 meters (222-6) and Virgilijus Alekna of Lithuania, the two-time world and Olympic champion, won the bronze at 67.79 (222-5).
Hungary's Robert Fazekas, who was stripped of the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics for a doping violation after throwing 70.93 (232-8), placed eighth. He returned to the track and field competition in 2006 after serving a two-year ban.
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Track and Field - Men's Discus Throw Results | ||
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Gold |
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68.82 |
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Silver |
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67.82 |
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Bronze |
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67.79 |
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