Jerry Siebert
American runner (1938–2022)
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Jerome Francis Siebert (October 6, 1938 – December 30, 2022) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the 800 m at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics and finished in sixth place in 1964. In 1958 and 1960 he was part of the American relay teams that set world records in the 4×880 yd relay.[1]
BornOctober 6, 1938
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2022 (aged 84)
Golden, Colorado, U.S.
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Siebert (left) and Peter Snell at the 1964 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1938 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 2022 (aged 84) Golden, Colorado, U.S. |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 800 m |
| Club | Santa Clara Valley Youth Village, California Golden Bears |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:46.3y (1962) 1 mile – 4:12.4 (1960) |
Siebert died in Golden, Colorado on December 30, 2022, at the age of 84.[2]
