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Jesse Mashburn

b. 1933

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About Jesse Mashburn

Born 1933. Jesse Mashburn is an American sprinter.

Jesse William Mashburn (born February 14, 1933) is an American former athlete, winner of gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He is also a homebuilder.

Born in Seminole, Oklahoma, Mashburn won the AAU championships in in 1953 and as an Oklahoma State University student the NCAA championships in in 1955 and 1956.

At the 1955 Pan-American Games, Mashburn was third in 400 m and won a gold medal as a member of American 4 × 400 m relay team.

At the Melbourne Olympics, Mashburn ran the third leg in the gold medal-winning American 4 × 400 m relay team.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Oklahoma State University
Also known as
Jesse William Mashburn, J. W. Mashburn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jesse Mashburn's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jesse Mashburn?

athletics competitor

When was Jesse Mashburn born?

Jesse Mashburn was born on 14 February 1933 in Seminole.

What is Jesse Mashburn's occupation?

Jesse Mashburn is a sprinter.

What nationality is Jesse Mashburn?

Jesse Mashburn is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jesse Mashburn

· Wikidata: Q1306408

· DBpedia: Jesse Mashburn

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