Bill Sharpe (athlete)

William John Sharpe (born January 23, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is retired male 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.

Bill Sharpe
Personal information
Birth nameWilliam John Sharpe
BornJanuary 23, 1932 (1932-01-23) (age 88)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
1963 São Paulo Triple jump
1959 Chicago Triple jump

References
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bill Sharpe". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.



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