Gerald Tinker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gerald Alexander•Tinker |
| Used name | Gerald•Tinker |
| Born | 19 January 1951 in Miami, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 76 kg |
| Affiliations | Kent State Golden Flashes, Kent, Ohio (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After giving athletics a miss in 1971, Gerald Tinker of Kent State placed fourth in the 100m at the Final Trials and was selected for the relay squad in München. He ran a great third leg and made a vital contribution to the U.S. victory and to their world record.
Personal Bests: 100y – 9.3 (1970); 100 – 10.1 (1972); 200 – 20.5 (1970).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Gerald Tinker | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Cousin of Larry Black
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Played in the NFL (Atlanta Falcons (1974-75), Green Bay Packers (1975))