Walter Staley
American equestrian
About Walter Staley
Lived 1932 – 2010 (aged 77). Walter Staley was an American event rider.
Walter Goodwin Staley, Jr. (October 20, 1932 – October 10, 2010) was an American equestrian who competed at the Olympic Summer Games 1952, 1956 and 1960. In 1952, he won a bronze medal at the three-day team event in Helsinki. At 19, he was the youngest equestrian athlete at the Games. Staley was born in St. Louis, Missouri and died in Mexico, Missouri.
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Who was Walter Staley?
American equestrian (1932–2010)
When was Walter Staley born?
Walter Staley was born on 20 October 1932 in St. Louis.
When did Walter Staley die?
Walter Staley died on 10 October 2010 in Mexico.
What was Walter Staley's occupation?
Walter Staley was an event rider.
What nationality was Walter Staley?
Walter Staley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Staley. https://biography.guide/walter-staley/
MLA: "Walter Staley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-staley/.
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