Percy Beard

Percy Beard
Biographical details
Born(1908-01-26)January 26, 1908
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
DiedMarch 27, 1990(1990-03-27) (aged 82)
Gainesville, Florida
Playing career
1926–1929Alabama Polytechnic Inst.
Position(s)Hurdler
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1937–1964University 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
Percy Beard
Medal record
Men's track and field
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 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.