Herman Stokes

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHerman Ray•Stokes
Used nameHerman•Stokes
Born16 October 1932 in Houston, Texas (USA)
Died25 January 1998 (aged 65 years 3 months 9 days) in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSouthern California Striders, Anaheim (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Herman Stokes placed in the top five at the AAU triple jump every year from 1957-63, with best finishes of second in 1959 and 1962, and third in 1958. Stokes won a silver medal in 1959 in the Pan American Games triple jump and also competed in the Pan-Ams in 1963, placing fourth. Stokes attended San Jose State University and later represented the Southern Cal Striders. He later worked as a postal clerk.

Personal Best: TJ – 15.90 (52-2¼) (1971).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Herman Stokes
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 28 r1/2

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