Clyde Coffman
American decathlete
About Clyde Coffman
Lived 1911 – 2001 (aged 89). Clyde Coffman was an American decathlete.
Clyde Coffman (June 2, 1911 – March 4, 2001) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1932 Summer Olympics, where he finished in 7th place.
Coffman was an All-American for the Kansas Jayhawks track and field team, finishing 4th in the pole vault at the 1931 NCAA Track and Field Championships. He was also the national pentathlon champion in 1935. He was inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clyde Coffman?
American decathlete
When was Clyde Coffman born?
Clyde Coffman was born on 2 June 1911 in Ford.
When did Clyde Coffman die?
Clyde Coffman died on 4 March 2001 in Mesquite.
What was Clyde Coffman's occupation?
Clyde Coffman was a decathlete.
What nationality was Clyde Coffman?
Clyde Coffman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clyde Coffman. https://biography.guide/clyde-coffman/
MLA: "Clyde Coffman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clyde-coffman/.
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