Biographical details | |
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Born | Hardinsburg, Kentucky | January 26, 1908
Died | March 27, 1990 Gainesville, Florida | (aged 82)
Playing career | |
1926–1929 | Alabama Polytechnic Inst. |
Position(s) | Hurdler |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1937–1964 | University of Florida |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
Southeastern Conference (1953, 1956) | |
Awards | |
National Track and Field Hall of Fame University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame | |
Medal record | ||
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Men's track and field | ||
Representing the United States | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1932 Los Angeles | 110 metre hurdles |
Percy Morris Beard (January 26, 1908 – March 27, 1990) was an American college and international track and field athlete who specialized in the high hurdles event, and won an Olympic silver medal. Beard later became a nationally prominent college track and field coach at the University of Florida.