Herman Stokes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herman Ray•Stokes |
| Used name | Herman•Stokes |
| Born | 16 October 1932 in Houston, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 25 January 1998 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Southern California Striders, Anaheim (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Herman Stokes placed in the top five at the AAU triple jump every year from 1957-63, with best finishes of second in 1959 and 1962, and third in 1958. Stokes won a silver medal in 1959 in the Pan American Games triple jump and also competed in the Pan-Ams in 1963, placing fourth. Stokes attended San Jose State University and later represented the Southern Cal Striders. He later worked as a postal clerk.
Personal Best: TJ – 15.90 (52-2¼) (1971).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Herman Stokes | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 28 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1959 Chicago ATH silver: triple jump)