William Alley (javelin thrower)
American javelin thrower
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Francis William "Bill" Alley (born April 20, 1936) is a retired American javelin thrower. Competing for the Millburn High School, University of Kansas, and Syracuse University he won the NCAA title in 1959–60 and placed second at the AAU Championships in 1961–62. At the 1960 Olympics he finished 23rd.[1]
BornApril 20, 1936
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb)
SportAthletics
Alley in 1959 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 20, 1936 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Kansas Jayhawks, Lawrence |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 83.48 m (1962)[1][2] |
In 1960, Alley broke the javelin world record with a throw of 283 ft 8 in (86.46 m).[3]
