About Les Tipton
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 82). Les Tipton was an American athletics competitor.
Les Tipton (born March 19, 1942) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Competing for the Oregon Ducks track and field team, Tipton won the 1964 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Tipton?
American athlete
When was Les Tipton born?
Les Tipton was born on 19 March 1942 in Longview.
When did Les Tipton die?
Les Tipton died on 5 May 2024.
What was Les Tipton's occupation?
Les Tipton was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Les Tipton?
Les Tipton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Tipton. https://biography.guide/les-tipton/
MLA: "Les Tipton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-tipton/.
Chicago: "Les Tipton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-tipton/.
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