Alex Wilson (athlete)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Amsterdam 1928 | 4x400m relay | |
| Silver | Los Angeles 1932 | 800 metres | |
| Bronze | Los Angeles 1932 | 400 metres | |
| Bronze | Los Angeles 1932 | 4x400m relay | |
Alexander ("Alex") S. Wilson (December 1, 1905 – December 10, 1994) was a Canadian athlete from Montreal who competed in both the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics. In his time he was a star at the University of Notre Dame and the Alex Wilson Invitational was named for him manily because he went on to coach the track and field team for several decades, overseeing many great successes.
[edit] Medals
- 1928 Summer Olympics
- 4 x 400 metres relay - Bronze
- 1932 Summer Olympics
- 400 metres - Bronze
- 800 metres - Silver
- 4 x 400 metres relay - Bronze
[edit] Awards
- Canadian Track Hall of Fame (1954)
- Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame (1967)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Cross Country Coaches Association National Coach of the Year (1972)
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