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American triple jumper
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)

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.

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

References

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

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