Track And Field - Decathlon - Javelin
Jul. 07, 1981 - Ben Plucknett world discus record holder gets life Ban: Ben Plucknett, the 27 year old world discus record holder, and a former night club bouncer from California, has been banned following a positive dope test after the Pacific Conference Games in New Zealand last January. The ban has been backdated so the 61ft. 7 in. 22 stone Flucknett loses the world record of 237ft in he set up in Stockholm last week. Photo shows Ben Plucknett waves to the crowd after his world record throw of 237 ft 4 in in Stockholm last week
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