Bill Richardson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Hord "Bill"•Richardson |
| Used name | Bill•Richardson |
| Born | 25 December 1903 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Died | 28 December 1969 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Stanford Cardinal, Stanford (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Bill Richardson placed second in the 1925 NCAA 880 y for Stanford. He won the 1924 Olympic Trials in the 800 and placed fifth in the final at the Paris Olympics. Richardson was in the US top 10 lists for the 880 yards from 1924-26, ranking sixth in 1926.
Personal Best: 880y – 1:53.1 (1926).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Bill Richardson | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 |