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Gayle Hopkins

1941 – 2016

Olympic athlete

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About Gayle Hopkins

Lived 1941 – 2016 (aged 74). Gayle Hopkins was an American athletics competitor.

Gayle Patrick Hopkins (November 7, 1941 – March 20, 2016) was an American long jumper who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Competing for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, Hopkins won the 1964 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the long jump.

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Education
Trinidad State College
Also known as
Gayle Patrick Hopkins

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gayle Hopkins?

Olympic athlete

When was Gayle Hopkins born?

Gayle Hopkins was born on 7 November 1941.

When did Gayle Hopkins die?

Gayle Hopkins died on 20 March 2016.

What was Gayle Hopkins's occupation?

Gayle Hopkins was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Gayle Hopkins?

Gayle Hopkins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gayle Hopkins

· Wikidata: Q5528799

· DBpedia: Gayle Hopkins

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