Education
University of Missouri.
University of Missouri.
In 1981, he broke the existing world record with a throw of 233"7", and broke the record again with a throw of 72.34 m (237"4") on July 7, 1981. However, on July 13, 1981, the International Association of Athletics Federations banned Plucknett from further competition after he had tested positive for anabolic steroid use, and the records were removed. Even though he was stripped of his World Record breaking throws the IAAF still recognizes his throw of 71.32m (233" 1187") thrown on June 4, 1983, in Eugene, Oregon as the current North American record.