Art Burns

Art Burns

Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	July 19, 1954
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	Discus throw

Arthur Leon Burns (born July 19, 1954) is an American retired discus thrower. He finished in fifth place (64.98 metres) at the 1984 Summer Olympics, just behind his medal winning compatriots Mac Wilkins (silver) and John Powell (bronze).

Burns was an All-American thrower for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, finishing 5th in the discus at the 1977 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. ^[1] He lived near San Jose City College and worked for Memorex part-time while competing. ^{[2] [3]}

Burns finished third behind fellow Americans John Powell and Al Oerter in the discus throw event at the British 1981 AAA Championships. ^{[4] [5]}

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
1983	World Championships	Helsinki, Finland	8th	63.22 m
1984	Olympic Games	Los Angeles, United States	5th	64.98 m

References

1. "Discus throw at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
2. "Discus men definitely know the way to San Jose". San Francisco Examiner. 14 Jun 1984. p. 85. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
3. "Colorado takes early lead in Big 8 track championships". Greeley Daily Tribune. 21 May 1977. p. 19. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
4. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
5. "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

• USA Olympic Team
• 1984 Year Ranking