Ted Wheeler (runner)
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 30, 1931 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 2022 (aged 91) |
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| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track |
Event | 1500 m |
| College team | Iowa |
Ted Wheeler (January 30, 1931 – November 17, 2022)[1] was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2]
Wheeler was an All-American runner for the Iowa Hawkeyes track and field team, finishing 5th in the 1500 m at the 1952 NCAA track and field championships and 1956 NCAA track and field championships.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Former Head Coach Ted Wheeler Passes
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ted Wheeler Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ "1500 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
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