Dick Howard (hurdler)

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Dick Howard
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome 400 m hurdles

Richard "Dick" Wayne Howard (August 22, 1935 – November 9, 1967) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.

He competed for the United States in the

NCAA Champion at 440 yard hurdles
, the first time the event was held.

Howard died of a heroin overdose in 1967.[1]

References

  • Wallechinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2008). "Track and Field (Men): 400-Meter Hurdles". In The Complete Book of the Olympics - 2008 Edition. London: Aurum Press Limited. p. 163.

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