Mike Buncic
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Michael ("Mike") Buncic is a former NCAA record holder in the discus, born to Yugoslavian parents. He participated at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.
Buncic had the world's longest Discus Throw for the 1991 season on April 4, 1991 of 227'7" at Fresno, California. He was the US National Champion in 1995. He retired from competition in 1996.
Buncic was on the track team at the University of Kentucky. He has a master's degree from San Jose State University.
Buncic is now a physiology teacher at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States |
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| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 10th | Discus | 62.46 m |
| 1990 | Goodwill Games | Seattle, United States | 3rd | Discus | 62.06 m |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 18th | Discus | 59.12 m |
External links
- http://macthrowvideo.com/downloads/Buncic_01.mpeg
- This throw took place at the 1987 Modesto Invitational in Modesto CA. The winning throw, it was measured at 214 feet. http://youtube.com/watch?v=r5ok4pPgVYA
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- 1962 births
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- American discus throwers
- Olympic track and field athletes of the United States
- Living people
- Kentucky Wildcats men's track and field athletes
- San Jose State University alumni
- Sportspeople from Paterson, New Jersey
- Track and field people from California
- American people of Yugoslav descent
- American track and field athletics biography stubs
