C. J. Hunter

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C. J. Hunter
Personal information
Full nameCottrell James Hunter III
Born(1968-12-14)December 14, 1968
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 52)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1999 Sevilla Shot Put
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Athens Shot Put
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Mar del Plata Shot Put

Cottrell James Hunter III (December 14, 1968 – November 28, 2021) was an American shot putter and coach. He was the 1999 World Champion. He was best known for his role in the BALCO scandal. He was also married to sprinter Marion Jones.

Hunter died on November 29, 2021, at the age of 52.[1][2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Athletics: Shot putter CJ Hunter, Marion Jones' ex-husband, has died". Archived from the original on 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  2. "Le lanceur de poids américain CJ Hunter est mort". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2021-11-30.