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Bill Nieder

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Bill Nieder

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Birth dateAug 10, 1933
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Bill Nieder is a United States thrower, born on August 10, 1933. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 20.06 in the SP. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.06
#569 all-time
1960 season best
20.06
Aug 12, 1960 · Walnut, CA (USA)
1960 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
93 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.06 (#569 all-time), 1960 season best 20.06 (Aug 12, 1960, Walnut, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 93 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.06
#569 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1960
SP
20.06-Aug 12, 1960
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1959
SP
19.12-Mar 28, 1959
↓
Santa Barbara, CA (USA)
1956
SP
18.18-Nov 28, 1956
↓
Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS)

1960

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.68-Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
SP
17.14-Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
SP
20.06-Aug 12Walnut Olympic Test, Walnut, CA
SP
19.99-Apr 2Austin, TX
SP
19.45-Mar 19Palo Alto Stanford Relays, Palo Alto, CA

1959

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.12-Mar 28Santa Barbara Easter Relays, Santa Barbara, CA

1956

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.76-Nov 28The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
SP
18.18-Nov 28The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
SP
17.93-Nov 1Los Angeles Pre-Olympic Test, Los Angeles, CA

Honours

🥇

The XVII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1960
🥈

The XVI Olympic Games

Shot Put

1956
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bill Nieder's Shot Put personal best?

Bill Nieder's Shot Put personal best is 20.06, set on Aug 12, 1960 in Walnut, CA (USA), #569 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bill Nieder compete in?

Bill Nieder competes in the Shot Put.

How did Bill Nieder perform in 1960?

1960 season best: 20.06, set on Aug 12, 1960 in Walnut, CA (USA).

How many medals has Bill Nieder won?

Bill Nieder has won 2 Olympic Games medals.