Gay Bryan
American long and triple jumper
About Gay Bryan
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Gay Bryan was an American long jumper and triple jumper.
Gaylord Damian "Gay" Bryan (May 1, 1927 – April 25, 2015 ) was a male long and triple jumper from the United States, who competed in the 1940s and 1950s for his native country. Bryan set his personal best in the men's long jump event (7.74 metres) on April 9, 1949, at a meet in Westwood. He failed to qualify for the Summer Olympics (1948 and 1952) during his career. He won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1951 Pan American Games and was a four-time national champion in the triple jump.
Bryan competed collegiately for Stanford University and is a member of the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Who was Gay Bryan?
American long and triple jumper (1927-2015)
When was Gay Bryan born?
Gay Bryan was born on 1 May 1927 in Berkeley.
When did Gay Bryan die?
Gay Bryan died on 26 April 2015.
What was Gay Bryan's occupation?
Gay Bryan was a long jumper and triple jumper.
What nationality was Gay Bryan?
Gay Bryan was American.
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