Earle Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Earle•Wilson
Used nameEarle•Wilson
Born4 February 1901 in Berkley, Virginia (USA)
Died23 May 1989 in Laguna Hills, California (USA)
Measurements180 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsUSC Trojans, Los Angeles (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Earle Wilson took up track and field athletics in high school and dabbled in the javelin throw before settling on the long and triple jumps as his specialities. He entered the University of Southern California in 1923 and quickly gained a reputation for his long jump performance in particular. At the 1924 Olympic Trials, however, it was the triple jump in which he placed third, leading to his selection to represent the United States in that event in Paris, where he placed seventh. His only major finish at the nationals came in 1926, when he was runner-up in the AAU triple jump. He continued to compete for USC until his graduation in 1927.

Personal Best: TJ – 14.46 (47-5¼) (1926).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Earle Wilson
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 7