Fortune Everett Gordien (September 9, 1922 – April 10, 1990) was an American discus thrower and shot putter who set four world records in the discus throw. He competed in this event at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics and placed third, fourth and second, respectively. At the 1955 Pan American Games he won a gold medal in the discus and a silver in the shot put.
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9 September 1922 Spokane, Washington, United States
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Died |
10 April 1990 (aged 67) Fontana, California, United States
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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