Guy Husson

Guy Husson was the French national champion in the hammer throw for 15 consecutive years, from 1954 through 1968, and improved on the national record 22 times. During that period he competed in three editions of the Olympic Games, 1956 through 1964, with a best finish of 13th in his first appearance. He had more success at the Mediterranean Games, where he took silver in 1955 and 1963, and also competed at the 1954 and 1958 European Championships. He also set a masters’-level world record in the M35 class and later became a prolific competitor as a veteran, continuing to compete into his 90s.

Personal Best: HT – 69.40 (1967).