Roman Linscheid is an Irish

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er. He represented his country at the

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. His best toss in those Olympics was a 68.14, while his personal best, set in 1999, was a 76.25. He is the brother of fellow Olympian Simon Linscheid, and competed domestically for Donore Harriers.

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1970 births Living people Irish male hammer throwers Olympic athletes for Ireland Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics Athletes from County Dublin {{Ireland-athletics-bio-stub