Joel Shankle

Joel Shankle (March 2, 1933 April 8, 2015) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 meter hurdles. He competed for the United States in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia in the 110 meter hurdles where he won the bronze medal. Shankle attended Duke University and was honored as the first ACC Male Athlete of the Year in 1954. He was also a graduate of Randolph-Macon Academy, which honored him as their Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 2013.

Joel Shankle
Personal information
BornMarch 2, 1933
DiedApril 8, 2015(2015-04-08) (aged 82)
Culpeper, Virginia

References

    • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joel Shankle". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25.
    • Joel Shankle's obituary
    Awards
    Preceded by
    N/A
    ACC Male Athlete of the Year
    1954
    Succeeded by
    Dickie Hemric


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