University of Southern California.
The same year he had thrown 70.66 metres. Kiss then enrolled as a student in the United States. In 1995 and 1996 he set new championship records with 79.62 metres and 80.86 metres respectively.
Kiss finished twelfth at the 1994 European Championships.
He participated at the 1995 World Championships, and finished fourth. He also finished fourth at the Grand Prix Final.
In 1997 Kiss competed at the World Championships, but finished fourth for the second time. Like in 1995, he finished ahead of a Ukrainian and a Russian.
His 82.90 metre throw from Veszprém in July was a new personal best.
In June 1998 Kiss threw the hammer 83.00 metres in the Meeting Gaz de France Golden League meet. This would be his lifetime best performance. Participations at the World Championships in 1999 and 2001 followed.
In 1999 he failed to reach the final, whereas in 2001 he finished sixth.
He announced his retirement in July 2004. He stands 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall, and during his active career he weighed 117 kilograms (258 lb).
He did defend his Universiade gold medal, though, winning the 1997 Summer Universiade.