Bill Miller (athlete)

This article is about the javelin thrower. For the pole vaulter, see Bill Miller (pole vault).

Bill Miller

Bill Miller and his wife Linda – 1959
Personal information
Full name	William Preston Miller
Born	February 22, 1930 Lawnside, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	October 27, 2016(2016-10-27) (aged 86) Apache Junction, Arizona, U.S.
Medal record Men's athletics Representing United States Olympic Games 1952 Helsinki Javelin throw

William Preston Miller (February 22, 1930 – October 27, 2016) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw. He competed for the United States in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the javelin throw where he won the silver medal. Miller was born in Lawnside, New Jersey.

References

• Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bill Miller". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015.
• Bill Miller's obituary