Discus and shot put Gideon Ariel

gideon ariel bearing israeli flag

when ariel competed in olympics, 6 ft (184 cm) tall, , weighed 220 lbs (100 kg).

ariel competed israel @ 1960 summer olympics in rome, @ age of 21, in men s shot put, , came in 22nd distance of 14.65 meters. flag bearer israel @ 1960 olympics.

ariel competed israel @ 1964 summer olympics in tokyo, @ age of 25, in men s discus throw, , came in 26th distance of 46.12 meters. again flag bearer israel @ 1964 olympics.

his personal best in discus throw 55.22 meters, in 1964. ariel s personal best in shot put 16.27 meters, in 1966.