About Barbara Mueller
Born 1933. Barbara Mueller is an American hurdler, pentathlete and high jumper.
Barbara Ann Mueller (born May 23, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American track and field athlete. She represented the United States at the 1956 Olympics, running the 80 meters hurdles. Her 11.6 did not get her out of the heats. A versatile athlete, she won the pentathlon at the US National Championships in 1955 and 1956, both times defeating Stella Walsh. While finishing second to Cuban Bertha Diaz, she was National Champion in the hurdles in 1955 as the first American in the race. She won the 1954 National Indoor Championship in the 50 yard hurdles. She also ran hurdles in the 1955 and 1959 Pan American Games.
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Who is Barbara Mueller?
American hurdler, pentathlete and high jumper
When was Barbara Mueller born?
Barbara Mueller was born on 23 May 1933 in Chicago.
What is Barbara Mueller's occupation?
Barbara Mueller is a hurdler, pentathlete and high jumper.
What nationality is Barbara Mueller?
Barbara Mueller is American.
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· DBpedia: Barbara Mueller (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Mueller. https://biography.guide/barbara-mueller/
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