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Glenn Morris

American track and field athlete (1912-1974) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 61

Glenn Edgar Morris was a U.S. track and field athlete. He won a gold medal in the Olympic decathlon in 1936, setting new world and Olympic records. He attended Colorado A&M - now known as Colorado State University - and played football as well as track and field.

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James E. Sullivan Award1936

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He was also an occasional actor, portraying Tarzan in Tarzan's Revenge.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1974 · aged 61

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