Vern Wilson
American high jumper
About Vern Wilson
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Vern Wilson was an American high jumper.
Vernon Troylee Wilson (January 19, 1931 – April 20, 2016) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vern Wilson?
American high jumper
When was Vern Wilson born?
Vern Wilson was born on 19 January 1931 in Oklahoma.
When did Vern Wilson die?
Vern Wilson died on 20 April 2016 in San Jose, California.
What was Vern Wilson's occupation?
Vern Wilson was a high jumper.
What nationality was Vern Wilson?
Vern Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vern Wilson (high jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vern Wilson. https://biography.guide/vern-wilson/
MLA: "Vern Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vern-wilson/.
Chicago: "Vern Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vern-wilson/.
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