About Gene Cole
Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 89). Gene Cole was an American sprinter.
Gerrard Eugene Cole (February 18, 1928 – January 11, 2018) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
Born in New Lexington, Ohio, Gene Cole attended Lancaster High School. He competed for the United States in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his teammates 400 metres bronze medalist Ollie Matson, Charles Moore and Mal Whitfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gene Cole?
American sprinter (1928–2018)
When was Gene Cole born?
Gene Cole was born on 18 December 1928 in New Lexington.
When did Gene Cole die?
Gene Cole died on 11 January 2018 in Lancaster.
What was Gene Cole's occupation?
Gene Cole was a sprinter.
What nationality was Gene Cole?
Gene Cole was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Cole. https://biography.guide/gene-cole/
MLA: "Gene Cole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-cole/.
Chicago: "Gene Cole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-cole/.
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