Dylan Armstrong

Canadian shot putter and hammer thrower

Dylan Armstrong - Canadian shot putter and hammer thrower
Born

January 15th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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This individual competed professionally in track and field, specializing in shot put and hammer throw. Multiple Canadian national champion in shot put. Achieved a notable performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where a fourth-place finish was recorded in shot put. Attained success at international competitions, including a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics

Won bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

Multiple Canadian shot put champion

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