Doc Strong
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Harley de Witt "Doc"•Strong, Jr. |
| Used name | Doc•Strong |
| Born | 10 November 1916 in Kendrick, Oklahoma (USA) |
| Died | 4 July 1952 in Norman, Oklahoma (USA) |
| Affiliations | Oklahoma State Cowboys, Stillwater (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Harley “Doc” Strong wrestled lightweight at the 1936 Olympics. He competed for Oklahoma A&M (later Oklahoma State), winning the 1935 NCAA title at 135 lbs. (62 kg). Strong later spent some time as an assistant wrestling coach at the University of Oklahoma. While in that job, he was arrested for public drunkenness. Shortly after he was locked up, Strong killed himself by hanging himself with his belt wrapped around a cell bar.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Doc Strong | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Committed Suicide (Committed suicide in a jail cell where he sat for public drunkenness.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Sent to Prison (Committed suicide in a jail cell where he sat for public drunkenness.)