About Bob King
Lived 1906 – 1965 (aged 59). Bob King was an American athletics competitor.
Robert Wade King (June 20, 1906 – July 29, 1965) was an American athlete, who won a gold medal in the high jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics with a jump of 1.93 m. His personal best was 1.997 m, achieved earlier that year. After graduating from Stanford University, King studied in a medical school and later became a prominent obstetrician.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob King?
athlete (1906–1965)
When was Bob King born?
Bob King was born on 20 June 1906 in Los Angeles.
When did Bob King die?
Bob King died on 29 July 1965 in Walnut Creek.
What was Bob King's occupation?
Bob King was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bob King?
Bob King was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob King (high jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob King. https://biography.guide/bob-king-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Bob King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-king-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Bob King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-king-athletics-competitor/.
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