Kevin McMahon (born May 26, 1972, in San Jose, California) is a retired track and field athlete from the United States, who competed in the hammer throw. McMahon graduated from Georgetown University in 1994 with an AB in English and Fine Arts. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. A two-time USA Champion (1997 and 2001) he claimed the silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is currently a member of the Faculty of Fine Arts at his alma mater Bellarmine College Preparatory. McMahon is also a member of Art of the Olympians (AOTO).
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States
| ||||
| 1991 | Pan American Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 3rd | 59.48 m |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 28th | 69.14 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 24th | 73.46 m |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 23rd | 72.42 m |
| 1999 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | 2nd | 73.41 m |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 19th | 74.62 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 36th | 69.48 m |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 17th | 75.62 m |
References
- "WashingtonPost.com: For Georgetown's McMahon, It's Hammer Time". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- Bellarmine College Faculty List Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
- http://www.dyestatcal.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/ccsalltm.htm Archived 2010-02-28 at the Wayback Machine Dyestatcal
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