Arnie Betton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArnold Lee "Arnie"•Betton
Used nameArnie•Betton
Born28 July 1929 in Brinkley, Arkansas (USA)
Died19 November 2009 in ?, California (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsDrake Bulldogs, Des Moines (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Arnie Betton was a high jumper for Drake University. He was runner-up in the AAU meet in 1952. Betton was ranked fifth in the US in 1952 and fourth in 1952 by Track & Field News. In world rankings he was #6 in 1951 and #7 in 1952.

Personal Best: HJ – 2.05 (6-9) (1951).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Arnie Betton
High Jump, Men (Olympic) 7