About Fred Wilt
Lived 1920 – 1994 (aged 73). Fred Wilt was an American athletics competitor and writer.
Frederick Loren Wilt (December 14, 1920 – September 5, 1994) was an American runner and FBI agent. He competed in the 10,000 m at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics and finished 11th and 21st, respectively. Wilt held eight AAU titles, ranging from the indoor mile in 1951 to cross country in 1949 and 1952–53. He won the James E. Sullivan Award as best American amateur athlete in 1950. He was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1981. After retirement from FBI he worked as head coach for the Cross Country and Track and Field Women's team at Purdue University.
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Who was Fred Wilt?
American track and field athlete
When was Fred Wilt born?
Fred Wilt was born on 14 December 1920 in Pendleton.
When did Fred Wilt die?
Fred Wilt died on 5 September 1994 in Anderson.
What was Fred Wilt's occupation?
Fred Wilt was an athletics competitor and writer.
What nationality was Fred Wilt?
Fred Wilt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Wilt. https://biography.guide/fred-wilt/
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