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Willie Steele

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American long jumper (1923-1989)

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William Samuel Steele was an American athlete who competed mainly in the long jump. Steele won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1948 London Olympics. A two-time USA Outdoor champion, Steele was the 1948 Olympic Trials champion and a two-time NCAA long jump champion.

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Steele as a member of the Los Angeles Rams during the 1949 NFL pre-season.Steele as a member of the Los Angeles Rams during the 1949 NFL pre-season.

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William Samuel Steele was an American athlete who competed mainly in the long jump. Steele won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1948 London Olympics. A two-time USA Outdoor champion, Steele was the 1948 Olympic Trials champion and a two-time NCAA long jump champion. He was considered the world's best long jumper in 1942 and 1946, and was world ranked #1 by Track & Field News their first two years of producing worldwide rankings, 1947 and 1948.

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United States
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Lived 1923 to 1989 · aged 66
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