| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1992 Mojkovac, Montenegro, FR Yugoslavia |
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Montenegro |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus |
| Updated on 30 May 2013 | |
Danijel Furtula (born 31 July 1992 in Mojkovac) is a Montenegrin discus thrower who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics, coming in 20th in qualification group 2 and not advancing. [1] He won gold at the 2012 European Cup Winter Throwing in the under-23 category. [2]
| Event | Performance | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot put | 18.46 m | 11 August 2013 | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Discus throw | 65.59 m | 2021 | Bar, Montenegro | NR |
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