Bob Richards
United StatesRetired- Born
- Feb 20, 1926
- Birthplace
- Champaign, Illinois (USA)
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- 75 kg
Bob Richards is a United States jumper, born on February 20, 1926 in Champaign, Illinois (USA). Standing 1.78 m and weighing 75 kg, He competes primarily in the PV.
His personal bests include 4.56 in the PV. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.
1956 season best4.56Nov 26, 1956
Medals3Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesNov 30, 1956 · DNF
As of Nov 1, 2026: 1956 season best 4.56 (Nov 26, 1956) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Nov 30, 1956, DNF · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · 100 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | 1 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | PV | 4.56 | – | Nov 26, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1952 | PV | 4.55 | – | Jul 22, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1948 | PV | 4.20 | – | Aug 2, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |