Blaine Lindgren facts for kids
Lindgren at the 1964 Olympics
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| Full name | Harold Blaine Lindgren | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 26, 1939 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
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| Died | October 5, 2019 (aged 80) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 110 m hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Salt Lake City Recreation Department | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 13.5 (1963) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Harold Blaine Lindgren (born June 26, 1939 – died October 5, 2019) was a talented American athlete. He was known for his speed in track and field events. Blaine mainly competed in the 110-meter hurdles race. He achieved great success in his career, winning medals at major international competitions.
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Who Was Blaine Lindgren?
Blaine Lindgren was a top American sprinter and hurdler. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. From a young age, he showed a lot of promise in athletics. He trained hard to become one of the best in his sport. His main event was the 110-meter hurdles. This race requires both speed and careful technique.
A Champion Hurdler
Blaine Lindgren became famous for his skills in hurdling. He competed against the best athletes from around the world. His dedication helped him win important medals. These wins made him a respected name in track and field.
Pan American Games Gold
In 1963, Blaine Lindgren competed in the 1963 Pan American Games. These games were held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He showed amazing talent in the 110-meter hurdles. Blaine won the gold medal in this event. This was a huge achievement for him and for the United States.
Olympic Silver Medal
The next year, Blaine Lindgren went to the 1964 Summer Olympics. The Olympics are the biggest sports event in the world. They were held in Tokyo, Japan. Blaine competed in the 110-meter hurdles again. He ran a fantastic race. He earned a silver medal for his performance. This made him an Olympic medalist.
Later Life
Blaine Lindgren passed away on October 5, 2019. He was 80 years old. He died in his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. Blaine Lindgren is remembered as a great American hurdler. His achievements continue to inspire young athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Blaine Lindgren para niños
- Blaine Lindgren at Olympedia
- Blaine Lindgren at the International Olympic CommitteeLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Harold Blaine Lindgren at the Olympic Channel
