About Leonard Hilton
Lived 1947 – 2000 (aged 52). Leonard Hilton was an American long-distance runner.
Leonard Lane Hilton (September 28, 1947 – July 3, 2000) was an American long-distance runner.
Hilton was born in Hillsboro, Texas, and graduated from Austin High School in Houston. He attended the University of Houston; competing for the Cougars in 1970, he anchored a team that set a world record in the indoor distance medley relay in 1970. Hilton earned a degree in engineering from Houston. Hilton competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was the first runner from Texas to break the four-minute mile. While working as a business executive in the energy field, Hilton died of pancreatic cancer in 2000.
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Who was Leonard Hilton?
American athlete (1947-2000)
When was Leonard Hilton born?
Leonard Hilton was born on 28 September 1947 in Hillsboro.
When did Leonard Hilton die?
Leonard Hilton died on 3 July 2000.
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Leonard Hilton was a long-distance runner.
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Leonard Hilton was American.
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