William Porter
American Hurdler and Olympian
Born
March 24th, 1926
98 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1926, a prominent American hurdler excelled in the 110 meter hurdles. Competed in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, representing the United States. Achieved significant success in national and international competitions, highlighting the performance in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) championships. Contributed to the sport through competitive excellence and inspired future generations of athletes in track and field.
Competed in the 110 meter hurdles at the 1952 Olympics
Won multiple AAU championships
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