Roy Pella
Canadian discus thrower
About Roy Pella
Lived 1930 – 1993 (aged 62). Roy Pella was a Canadian discus thrower.
Gino Roy Pella (born 11 May 1930) is a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Pella competed for the University of Michigan from 1952 to 1954, winning the Big Ten Conference discus championship in 1954. He was named to the Michigan Wolverines Hall of Fame in September 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Pella?
Canadian discus thrower
When was Roy Pella born?
Roy Pella was born on 11 May 1930 in Greater Sudbury.
When did Roy Pella die?
Roy Pella died on 1 February 1993.
What was Roy Pella's occupation?
Roy Pella was a discus thrower.
What nationality was Roy Pella?
Roy Pella was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Pella. https://biography.guide/roy-pella/
MLA: "Roy Pella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-pella/.
Chicago: "Roy Pella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-pella/.
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