About Doral Pilling
Lived 1906 – 1982 (aged 76). Doral Pilling was a Canadian javelin thrower.
College years In 1927, Pilling became the NCAA champion in the javelin throw with 199' 8", representing the University of Utah.
1928 Olympic Games In the 1928 Summer Olympics, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Pilling finished twelfth in the men's javelin throw event, where he threw 59.16 m.
International and Canadian competitions After the Amsterdam Olympics Pilling attended the Tailteann Games and shattered the Irish record for the javelin thrown and won the event.
1930 British Empire Games At the 1930 British Empire Games (now is known as the Commonwealth Games), Pilling won the silver medal in the javelin throw competition with a distance of 183 ft. 6 in. (55.93 m).
Later years Pilling died in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doral Pilling?
Canadian Olympic javelin thrower (1906–1982)
When was Doral Pilling born?
Doral Pilling was born on 14 January 1906 in Cardston.
When did Doral Pilling die?
Doral Pilling died on 24 December 1982 in Calgary.
What was Doral Pilling's occupation?
Doral Pilling was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Doral Pilling?
Doral Pilling was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doral Pilling. https://biography.guide/doral-pilling/
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