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American decathlete (1908–2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilson David "Buster" Charles, Jr. (April 4, 1908 – June 6, 2006) was a Native American athlete who finished fourth in the decathlon at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He also competed nationally in basketball and American football. After retiring from sports he worked as an engineer in Phoenix, Arizona. He was inducted into the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians.[1]
Personal information | |
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Born | April 4, 1908 De Pere, Wisconsin, United States |
Died | June 6, 2006 (aged 98) Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long jump, decathlon, 100 m |
Club | Haskell Indian Institute |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | LJ – 7.24 m (1931) Decathlon – 6901 (1932) 100 m – 10.7 (1929)[1][2] |
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