1924 - 2015
Mal Whitfield American Track and Field
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Details
| First Name |
Mal
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| Last Name |
Whitfield
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| Birthday |
11th October, 1924
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| Birthplace |
Bay City, Texas, U.S.
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| Died |
18th November, 2015
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| Place of Death |
Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Weight |
168lbs (76 kg)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Track and Field
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Malvin Greston Whitfield (October 11, 1924 – November 19, 2015) was an American athlete, goodwill ambassador, and airman. Nicknamed "Marvelous Mal", he was the Olympic champion in the 800 meters at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics, and a member of the 1948 gold medal team in the 4 × 400 meters relay. Overall, Whitfield was a five-time Olympic medalist (three gold, one silver, one bronze). After his competitive career, he worked for forty-seven years as a coach, goodwill ambassador, and athletic mentor in Africa on behalf of the United States Information Service.
