Bob Mathias
American athlete and congressman (1930-2006) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
Robert Bruce Mathias was an American decathlete, politician, and actor. Representing the United States, he won two Olympic gold medals in the Decathlon, at the 1948 and the 1952 Summer Games.
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About this person
As a Republican, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 18th congressional district, for four terms from 1967 to 1975.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2006 · aged 75
