Attila Horváth (discus thrower)
Attila Horváth (born 28 July 1967 in Szombathely) 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 24 June 1994 in Budapest. 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  | ||||
| 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 |
Awards
- Hungarian athlete of the Year (1): 1994
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