Bob Grant
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert James "Bob"•Grant |
| Used name | Bob•Grant |
| Born | 26 April 1934 in Shepparton, Victoria (AUS) |
| Died | 25 June 2007 |
| Affiliations | Old Scotch Collegians, Camberwell, Victoria (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Bob Grant attended Geelong College and then Scotch College, where he was an all-round sportsman, playing football from 1951-53, rowing with the eights in 1952-53, and competing in athletics, in both the javelin throw and relays. He trained as a teacher at Scotch College, and taught there from 1960-86, also serving during that time as the Secretary of the Association of Public Schools (APS). From 1987-93 Grant was first Development Officer of the Geelong College Foundation. He also worked in sports administration with the Geelong Rowing Association.
Personal Best: JT – 65.76 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Bob Grant | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 16 r1/2 |