Bill Dellinger

William Solon Dellinger (born March 23, 1934) is a retired American middle-distance runner, and track and field and cross country coach. He competed in the 5,000 m at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1964, setting his personal record. He lettered in track at the University of Oregon in 1954, 1955, and 1956.

Bill Dellinger
Bill Dellinger (right) at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Solon Dellinger
Born (1934-03-23) March 23, 1934
Grants Pass, Oregon, United States
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)1500 m, 5000 m
ClubOregon Track Club
TeamUniversity of Oregon
Coached byBill Bowerman
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500 m – 3:41.5 (1958)
1 mile – 4:02.7 (1961)
2 miles – 8:43.8 (1961)
5000 m – 13:49.8 (1964)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1964 Tokyo 5000 m
Pan American Games
1959 Chicago 5000 m
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