William Weigle
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Franklin•Weigle |
| Used name | William•Weigle |
| Born | 25 May 1940 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | University of Michigan |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
William Weigle placed 17th in the 50 km race walking event at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He also competed at the 1973 World Cup in walking, finishing 24th in the 50 km. He only started race walking in early 1971.
Weigle graduated from Dickinson College in 1962 with a degree in chemistry. He was nominated to Phi Beta Kappa and was ranked #1 in his class. Weigle attended graduate school at the University of Michigan earning a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences in 1973. He later worked as an ecologist.
Personal Best: 50kmW – 4-20:10 (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
William Weigle | |||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 17 |