Dani Samuels

Australian discus thrower and champion

Dani Samuels - Australian discus thrower and champion
Born

May 26th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An accomplished discus thrower, this athlete gained recognition for her achievements in international competitions. In 2009, secured the gold medal at the World Championships held in Berlin, marking a significant milestone in her career. Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and represented Australia in multiple World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Achieved personal best throws that ranked among the top in the world during her peak years. Over the course of her career, earned multiple National Championships titles.

Gold medal at the 2009 World Championships

Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Multiple National Championships titles

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