11 Facts About Dave Laut

Dave Laut was born in Findlay, Ohio, and grew up in Oxnard, California.

Dave Laut was shot and killed at his home, and several years later his wife was convicted for the crime.

Dave Laut won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Dave Laut won the gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games and the bronze at the 1981 IAAF World Cup.

Dave Laut was the 1979,1981,1983 and 1985 United States champion in the shot put.

In 1985, Dave Laut was ranked No 7 shot putter in the world and as the No 1 American.

Dave Laut tore tendons in both knees during an agility test to become a firefighter.

Dave Laut attempted to join the 1988 US Olympic team, but fell short at the Olympic trials.

Dave Laut served eight seasons as the track coach for Hueneme High School in the Oxnard Union High School District and was promoted to athletic director in 2008.

Dave Laut died at his home in Oxnard, California, on August 27,2009, after being shot several times in the head.

Dave Laut had turned down a plea bargain for a six-year sentence.