Ted Wheeler (runner)

Ted Wheeler
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1931-01-30)January 30, 1931
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2022(2022-11-17) (aged 91)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack
Event1500 m
College teamIowa

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

  1. ^ Former Head Coach Ted Wheeler Passes
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "1500 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.


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