About Dick Howard
Lived 1935 – 1967 (aged 32). Dick Howard was an American athletics competitor.
Richard "Dick" Wayne Howard (August 22, 1935 – November 9, 1967) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
He competed for the United States in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy, where he won the bronze medal in the 400 metre hurdles. Running for the University of New Mexico, he was the 1959 NCAA Champion at 440 yard hurdles, the first time the event was held.
Howard died of a heroin overdose in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Howard?
American hurdler
When was Dick Howard born?
Dick Howard was born on 22 August 1935 in Oklahoma City.
When did Dick Howard die?
Dick Howard died on 9 November 1967 in Hollywood.
What was Dick Howard's occupation?
Dick Howard was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Dick Howard?
Dick Howard was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Howard (hurdler)
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