Bernie Wrightson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bernard Charles "Bernie"•Wrightson |
| Used name | Bernie•Wrightson |
| Born | 25 June 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona (USA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Dick Smith Swim Gym |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
In 1967 Bernie Wrightson won the springboard at the Pan American Games and the following year, prior to winning his Olympic gold medal, he equalled Gary Tobian’s record of seven AAU outdoor diving championships. Wrightson attended Arizona State and in his senior year (1966), won the NCAA springboard. At the time of his Olympic victory he was serving as an enlisted man in the Navy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | USA |
Bernie Wrightson | |||
| Springboard, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1967 Winnipeg DIV gold: 3 m springboard)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–2–0 1965 Budapest DIV silver: 3 m springboard and platform)