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Bob Mathias Story, The
English Title: The Bob Mathias Story
Poster ID: CL48966
Category: Movies
Year: 1950s
Actor / Director: Bob Mathias, Ward Bond, Melba Mathias, Howard Petrie, Ann Doran, Diane Jergens, dir. Francis D. Lyon
Film Studio: Allied Artists
Country: American
Film Country: American
Approximate Size 81 x 81 inches
Condition: Very Good
Price: $400

Robert Bruce Mathias was born in Tulare, California and took up the decathlon at the suggestion of his coach, Virgil Jackson, at Tulare High School early in 1948. During the summer, he qualified for the United States Olympic team for the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London.
In the Olympics, Mathias' naivete for the decathlon was exposed. He was unaware of the rules in the shot put and nearly fouled out of the event. He almost failed in the high jump but was able to recover. Mathias overcame his difficulties and won the Olympic gold medal easily. He was the youngest gold medalist to win a track and field event.

Keywords: Biography,Sports