Robert Kiesel
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 Robert Kiesel |
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Robert ("Bob") A. Kiesel (August 30, 1911 – August 6, 1993) was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
As an University of California student, Robert Kiesel won the IC4A championships in both 100 m and 200 m in 1934 and 220 yd (200 m) in 1932.
At the Los Angeles Olympics, Kiesel ran the opening leg in the American 4x100 m relay team, which won the gold medal with a new world record of 40.0.
Robert Kiesel died in Boise, Idaho, aged 81.
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