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Robert Beck (pentathlete)

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Robert Beck
Beck in 1958
Personal information
Born (1936-12-30) December 30, 1936 (age 87)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportModern pentathlon, épée fencing
ClubHarvard Crimson
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Pentathlon, ind.
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Pentathlon, team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo Pentathlon, ind.
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo Pentathlon, team
Gold medal – first place 1971 Cali Épée, team

Robert Lee "Bob" Beck (born December 30, 1936) is a retired American modern pentathlete and fencer who won three gold medals in these disciplines at the Pan American Games in 1963-1971.[1] He also won bronze medals in the individual and team modern pentathlon events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was less successful at the 1968 Games, placing 22nd individually and fourth with the American team.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Steven Olderr (September 14, 2009). The Pan American Games / Los Juegos Panamericanos: A Statistical History, 1951–1999, bilingual edition / Una Historia Estadística, 1951–1999, edición bilingüe. McFarland. pp. 99, 148. ISBN 978-1-4766-0468-8.
  2. ^ "Olympics Statistics: Robert Beck". databaseolympics.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Robert Beck Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2011.