Bill Brown (runner) facts for kids
Bill Brown (born April 28, 1925 – died April 25, 2018) was an American athlete. He was a talented track and field star. He competed in the 1951 Pan American Games. There, he won both a gold and a silver medal for the United States.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
| Gold | 1951 Buenos Aires | 4×400 metres |
| Silver | 1951 Buenos Aires | 800 metres |
Bill Brown: A Champion Athlete
Bill Brown was born on April 28, 1925. He became a well-known American athlete. He specialized in track and field events. These events include running races.
Pan American Games Success
In 1951, Bill Brown represented the United States. He competed in the 1951 Pan American Games. These games are a major sports event. They are held every four years for athletes from the Americas.
At the 1951 games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bill had amazing success. He was part of the American relay team. This team won the gold medal in the 4×400 metres race. This is a team event where four runners each run 400 meters.
Bill also competed in the 800 metre race. In this individual event, he won the silver medal. This showed his skill in both team and individual running.
Life After Sports
After his athletic career, Bill Brown became an educator. He also worked as a coach. He taught and coached at Bel Air High School in Bel Air, Maryland.
His contributions to sports were recognized in 1976. He was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for great athletes. Bill Brown passed away on April 25, 2018, at the age of 92.
