Dink Templeton

Dink Templeton
Templeton at the 1920 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameRobert Lyman Templeton
Born(1897-05-27)May 27, 1897
Helena, Montana, U.S.
DiedAugust 7, 1962(1962-08-07) (aged 65)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics, rugby union
Event(s)Long jump, high jump, pole vault, hurdles
ClubStanford Cardinal
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)LJ – 7.085 m (1920)
HJ – 1.935 m (1920)
110 mH – 15.6 (1914)[1][2]
Templeton in 1929
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Olympic Club RFC[3] ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1920 USA 1 (5)
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team

Robert Lyman "Dink" Templeton (May 27, 1897 – August 7, 1962) was an American track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist in rugby union, college football player, and track coach.[4]

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  4. ^ "Dink Templeton". Olympedia. Retrieved July 20, 2021.