Bill Sharpe (athlete)

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
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo Triple jump
Bronze medal – third place 1959 Chicago Triple jump

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]

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. ^ a b "Bill Sharpe". Olympedia. Retrieved May 2, 2022.


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