Whitey Overton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Oliver "Whitey"•Overton |
| Used name | Whitey•Overton |
| Born | 10 October 1928 in Montgomery, Alabama (USA) |
| Died | 1 July 2015 in Lancaster, Ohio (USA) |
| Measurements | 193 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Auburn Tigers, Auburn, Alabama (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Whitey Overton finished second in the 1948 NCAA steeplechase and was third at the 1948 Olympic Trials. At the NCAAs Overton placed sixth in the 1949 2-mile and the 1950 mile. He competed for Alabama Polytechnic, later known as Auburn University. Overton worked for Shell Oil for 32 years, then worked for Premix, Bailey Corp., and was the President of E.P.I.C.
Personal Best: 3000S – 9:26.0 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Whitey Overton | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 6 h3 r1/2 |