About Bob Kiesel
Lived 1911 – 1993 (aged 81). Bob Kiesel was an American sprinter and athletics competitor.
Robert Allan Kiesel (August 30, 1911 – August 6, 1993) was an American sprinter who won a gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He worked for a paint manufacturing company until 1941, then served in the U.S. Army, then spent 23 years in the family real estate and investment business in Utah, and finally settled on his farm in Idaho.
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Who was Bob Kiesel?
American sprinter (1911–1993)
When was Bob Kiesel born?
Bob Kiesel was born on 30 August 1911 in Sacramento.
When did Bob Kiesel die?
Bob Kiesel died on 6 August 1993 in Boise.
What was Bob Kiesel's occupation?
Bob Kiesel was a sprinter and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bob Kiesel?
Bob Kiesel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kiesel. https://biography.guide/bob-kiesel/
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