David Laut who won a bronze medal for the USA in the shot put during the 1984 Olympic was shot to death on August 28, 2009 after confronting intruders outside his Oxnard, California home. He was 52.
He won two NCAA titles at UCLA in the shot put. He also won a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American games. He was favored to win a gold medal at the Olympics in Los Angels after throwing 70'10" at the Olympic trials. However, his best throw in the finals was 68'9" which left him with the bronze medal.
In 1985 he was the 7th ranked shot putter in the world, but suffered torn tendons in both of his knees while participating in an agility test for a firefighter's job. He attempted to make the 1988 team, but his effort fell short.
He continued to work out daily. His neighbors were unaware of his past accomplishments as he kept a very low profile in his community.
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