William Cox (athlete)
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William John Cox (July 12, 1904 - June 3, 1996) was an American
athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics
held in Paris
, France
in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Edward Kirby
and Willard Tibbetts
.
United States
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athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
held in Paris
Paris
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, France
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in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Edward Kirby
Edward Kirby
Edward Buckler Kirby was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates William Cox and Willard Tibbetts.Kirby graduated from...
and Willard Tibbetts
Willard Tibbetts
Willard Lewis Tibbetts, Jr. was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Edward Kirby and William Cox....
.