Bill Sharpe (athlete)

William John Sharpe (January 23, 1932 December 28, 1995) was an athlete from the United States, competing in the triple jump. A three-time Olympian he won the gold medal in the men's triple jump event at the 1963 Pan American Games in Brazil.[1]

Bill Sharpe
Personal information
Birth nameWilliam John Sharpe
BornJanuary 23, 1932 (1932-01-23)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 1995(1995-12-28) (aged 63)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
1963 São Paulo Triple jump
1959 Chicago Triple jump

Representing the West Chester Golden Rams track and field team, Sharpe won the 1956 NCAA Track and Field Championships in the triple jump.[1]

References

  1. "Bill Sharpe". Olympedia. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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