Dick Cochran
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Lee "Dick"•Cochran |
| Used name | Dick•Cochran |
| Born | 23 June 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA) |
| Measurements | 195 cm / 102 kg |
| Affiliations | Missouri Tigers, Columbia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dick Cochran, a student at the University of Missouri, first became a force on the national scene in 1959 when he won the NCAA discus, finished second in the Pan American Games, and placed third in the AAU. In 1960 he again won the NCAA, and after finishing third at the Final Trials, he took third place at the Olympics as the U.S. made a clean sweep of the discus medals.
Personal Bests: SP – 53-5i (16.28) (1960); DT – 191-5 (58.36) (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Dick Cochran | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1959 Chicago ATH silver: discus throw)