About Reese Hoffa
Born 1977. Reese Hoffa is an American shot putter and athletics competitor.
Michael Reese Hoffa (born Maurice Antawn Chism; October 8, 1977 in Evans, Georgia) is an American shot putter. Reese won the shot put in the 2006 World Indoor Track and Field Championships and in the 2007 World Outdoor Championships. He also won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. His personal bests stand at indoor and outdoor. In 2012, he threw over 21 meters in competition for the 100th time, putting him in rarefied air in the throwing community. Hoffa was adopted at the age of four.
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Who is Reese Hoffa?
American shot putter
When was Reese Hoffa born?
Reese Hoffa was born on 8 October 1977 in Evans.
What is Reese Hoffa's occupation?
Reese Hoffa is a shot putter and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Reese Hoffa?
Reese Hoffa is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reese Hoffa. https://biography.guide/reese-hoffa/
MLA: "Reese Hoffa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reese-hoffa/.
Chicago: "Reese Hoffa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reese-hoffa/.
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