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Bob Mathias. Robert Bruce Mathias (November 17, 1930 – September 2, 2006) was an American decathlete, politician, and actor. Representing the United States, he won two Olympic gold medals in the Decathlon, at the 1948 and the 1952 Summer Games.
Jul 19, 1998 · Bob Mathias was an American athlete, the youngest to win a gold medal in the decathlon in Olympic competition. After his victory in 1948 at age 17, he returned to win a second Olympic gold medal in 1952. Afflicted with anemia in boyhood, Mathias developed strength by engaging in sports, and he was
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May 7, 2013 · 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Classic Olympic highlights as the USA's Bob Mathias wins the gold medal in the decathlon event, aged just...
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Sep 3, 2006 · Bob Mathias, who won the gold medal in the Olympic decathlon in 1948 at age 17, and again four years later, then later served four terms in Congress, died Saturday in Fresno, Calif. He was 75.
Learn how Bob Mathias, a 17-year-old high school student, won the decathlon at the 1948 London Olympics with no previous experience. Find out his challenges, achievements and legacy in this article.
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Learn about the remarkable life and career of Bob Mathias, who won the decathlon gold medal at 17 and played in the Rose Bowl at 20. He also set world records, served in Congress and overcame childhood illnesses.
May 21, 2013 · 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Highlights from the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games as Robert Mathias becomes the first ever decathlon compet...
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