Rick Wohlhuter
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men’s track and field | |||
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| Bronze | 1976 Montreal | 800 meters | |
Rick Wohlhuter (born 23 December 1948) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 800 meters.
He competed for the United States in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada in the 800 meters where he won the bronze medal. He also competed in the 1972 Olympic Games held in Munich, Germany. In 1974, Wohlhuter set a world record for the 880-yard run in 1:44.10[1]. In the same year, he also set a world record in the 1000 meter run of 2:13.9, still a US record as of 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ USATF Hall of Fame: Rick Wohlhuter. Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Ben Jipcho |
Men's Track & Field Athlete of the Year 1974 |
Succeeded by John Walker |
| Sporting positions | ||
Preceded by Marcello Fiasconaro |
Men's 800 metres Best Year Performance 1974 |
Succeeded by Mike Boit |
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