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Bill Dellinger
American middle-distance runner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Solon Dellinger (born March 23, 1934) is a retired American middle-distance runner, and track and field and cross country coach. He competed in the 5,000 m at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1964, setting his personal record.[1][2] He lettered in track at the University of Oregon in 1954, 1955, and 1956.
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![]() Bill Dellinger (right) at the 1964 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
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Full name | William Solon Dellinger | |||||||||||||||||
Born | (1934-03-23) March 23, 1934 (age 90) Grants Pass, Oregon, United States | |||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Track and Field | |||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 1500 m, 5000 m | |||||||||||||||||
Club | Oregon Track Club | |||||||||||||||||
Team | University of Oregon | |||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Bill Bowerman | |||||||||||||||||
Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 1500 m – 3:41.5 (1958) 1 mile – 4:02.7 (1961) 2 miles – 8:43.8 (1961) 5000 m – 13:49.8 (1964) | |||||||||||||||||
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