Win Young

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdwin Frank "Win"•Young
Used nameWin•Young
Born29 September 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona (USA)
Died22 June 2006 in Tucson, Arizona (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsBloomington Swim Club, Bloomington (USA) / Indiana Hoosiers, Bloomington (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Win Young was a six-time All-American diver for Indiana University. At the NCAA Meet, he had the following podium finishes: 1967 three-metre (2nd), 1967 one-metre (3rd), 1968 three-metre (2nd), 1969 three-metre (2nd), 1969 one-metre (2nd). He also helped Indiana to two NCAA team championships in 1968-69 and to three Big Ten team titles from 1967-69. In addition he won the gold medal in platform at the 1967 Pan American Games. After his competitive career ended, he became a diving coach at the University of Arizona.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) USA Win Young
Platform, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes