Kevin Toth

Kevin Toth (born December 29, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American former shot put athlete.[1]

His personal best throw was 22.67 meters (74.4 feet) in 2003,[2] which places him 9th on the all-time performers list (as of October 2020).[3]

In 2004, the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced that Toth received a two-year ban following a positive test for use of tetrahydrogestrinone (THG).[4] Toth subsequently retired from competing.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Kevin Toth". USA Track & Field. 2001.
  2. "Toth named Athlete of the Week" (Press release). USA Track & Field. April 22, 2003.
  3. "Shot Put - men - senior - outdoor". International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. "BALCO investigation timeline". USA Today. November 27, 2007. May 4, 2004: Kevin Toth receives a two-year ban for THG and modafinil use, USADA announces. The shot putter loses his 2003 U.S. championship and fourth-place finish at the World Championships.
  5. Ramsak, Bob (February 16, 2004). "Shot Putter Kevin Toth Announces Retirement". Track Profile Report. Archived from the original on March 31, 2004.


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