John Kuck

John Henry Kuck (April 27, 1905 – September 21, 1986) was an American athlete who won a gold medal in the shot put at the 1928 Summer Olympics setting a new world record at 15.87 m. Earlier that year he set two more world records, but they were not recognized officially. In 1926 he also set a US record in the javelin throw at 65.28 m and won the AAU title.

John Kuck

John Kuck at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Full name	John Henry Kuck
Born	April 27, 1905 Wilson, Kansas, United States
Died	September 21, 1986 (aged 81) Halstead, Kansas, United States
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	102 kg (225 lb)
Sport
Sport	Hammer throw
Club	LAAC, Los Angeles
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	1928
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1928 Amsterdam Shot put

Competing for the Emporia State Hornets track and field team, Kuck won an NCAA shot put title.^[1]