Bob Likins

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert William "Bob"•Likins
Used nameBob•Likins
Born12 May 1921 in Portland, Oregon (USA)
Died21 November 1962 in Upland, California (USA)
Measurements191 cm / 94 kg
AffiliationsSan José State Spartans, San José (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Bob Likins won the NCAA javelin throw in 1946-47, competing for San Jose State. After high school he enrolled at Southern Cal, but during World War II served in the maritime service. When the war ended he finished school at San Jose State.

Likins became the athletic director for the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. From 1951-60 he worked for various Keyser Industries and then was briefly with Arthur Young & Co. until he was forced to retire due to illness.

Personal Best: JT – 69.01 (226-5) (1948).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Bob Likins
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 8