Bob Adams
Canadian decathlete
About Bob Adams
Lived 1924 – 2019 (aged 94). Bob Adams was a Canadian combined track and field event athlete, pole vaulter, high jumper and athletics competitor.
Robert Adams (20 December 1924 – 23 February 2019) was a Canadian decathlete who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He also represented Canada at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, taking part in the pole vault and high jump disciplines. He was born in Alsask, Saskatchewan.
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Who was Bob Adams?
Canadian decathlete
When was Bob Adams born?
Bob Adams was born on 20 December 1924 in Alsask.
When did Bob Adams die?
Bob Adams died on 23 February 2019.
What was Bob Adams's occupation?
Bob Adams was a combined track and field event athlete, pole vaulter, high jumper and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bob Adams?
Bob Adams was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Adams (decathlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Adams. https://biography.guide/bob-adams-combined-track-and-field-event-athlete/
MLA: "Bob Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-adams-combined-track-and-field-event-athlete/.
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