Dudley Wilkins
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dudley Griffin•Wilkins |
| Used name | Dudley•Wilkins |
| Born | 11 November 1914 in Crowley, Louisiana (USA) |
| Died | February 1989 in Crowley, Louisiana (USA) |
| Measurements | 195 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Southwestern Athletic Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Dudley Wilkins won the 1934 AAU triple jump and placed third in that event in 1936. He was Southern AAU Champion in 1935. Wilkins finished second in the 1936 US Olympic Trials. Wilkins attended college at Southwestern Louisiana University, but was hampered in college as the triple jump was not always contested in that era. After graduating from college Wilkins returned to his home in Crowley, Louisiana but also served in World War II.
Personal Bests: LJ – 7.34 (24-1) (1934); TJ – 15.16 (49-9) (1935).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Dudley Wilkins | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 8 |