11 Facts About Len Vlahov

Leonard Peter "Len" Vlahov was an Australian track and field athlete who specialised in the discus.

Len Vlahov was the national champion in 1969 and 1975, and represented Australia at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the 1967 Summer Universiade.

Len Vlahov was the Western Australian state champion in the discus 20 times, and runner-up on another four occasions.

Len Vlahov won the state shot put title three times, the decathlon twice, and the hammer throw once.

Len Vlahov won two gold medals, nine silver medals, and three bronze medals.

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, hosted in Perth, Len Vlahov was one of four Australians selected to compete in the men's discus event.

Len Vlahov represented Australia at the 1967 Summer Universiade in Tokyo, and served as the flag-bearer.

Len Vlahov threw 52.52 metres to place fourth overall, landing 0.64 metres behind bronze medallist Neal Steinhauer of the United States.

Len Vlahov completed a doctorate in education at Murdoch University, and eventually became a professor at Edith Cowan University.

Len Vlahov conducted work at the University of Oregon in the United States.

Len Vlahov was married to Eva Kampe, who represented Australia in athletics at the 1962 Perth Games.