William Stevenson (athlete)
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William Edwards Stevenson (October 25, 1900 – April 2, 1985) was an American track and field athlete, lawyer and diplomat, who won the gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics, and later served as the president of Oberlin College.[1]
Quick Facts 8th President of Oberlin College, Preceded by ...
William Stevenson | |
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8th President of Oberlin College | |
In office 1946 (1946)–1960 (1960) | |
Preceded by | Ernest Hatch Wilkins |
Succeeded by | Robert K. Carr |
United States Ambassador to the Philippines | |
In office February 5, 1962 – June 14, 1964 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | John D. Hickerson |
Succeeded by | William McCormick Blair, Jr. |
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Born | William Edwards Stevenson ( 1900-10-25)October 25, 1900 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | April 2, 1985(1985-04-02) (aged 84) Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse | Eleanor "Bumpie" Bumstead Stevenson |
Children | Helen Stevenson Meyner, Priscilla |
Alma mater | Princeton University (undergraduate) University of Oxford |
Profession | track and field athlete, lawyer, diplomat |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Men's athletics ...
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Men's athletics | ||
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Olympic Games | ||
![]() | 1924 Paris | 4x400 m relay |
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