About Ted Wheeler
Lived 1931 – 2022 (aged 91). Ted Wheeler was an American athletics competitor.
Ted Wheeler (January 30, 1931 – November 17, 2022) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Wheeler was an All-American runner for the Iowa Hawkeyes track and field team, finishing 5th in the 1500 m at the 1952 NCAA track and field championships and 1956 NCAA track and field championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Wheeler?
American middle-distance runner (1931–2022)
When was Ted Wheeler born?
Ted Wheeler was born on 30 January 1931.
When did Ted Wheeler die?
Ted Wheeler died on 17 November 2022.
What was Ted Wheeler's occupation?
Ted Wheeler was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ted Wheeler?
Ted Wheeler was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Wheeler (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Wheeler. https://biography.guide/ted-wheeler-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Ted Wheeler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-wheeler-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Ted Wheeler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-wheeler-athletics-competitor/.
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