Ken Wiesner

Kenneth George Wiesner (February 17, 1925 – March 20, 2019) was an American high jumper who won a silver medal at the 1952 Olympics. Wiesner attended Marquette University, where he was a three-time NCAA high jump champion.[3] After the 1946 season he retired and became a dentist at U.S. Navy. He returned to compete at the 1952 Olympics, and in 1953 broke the world indoor record three times.[4]

Ken Wiesner
Wiesner at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1925-02-17)February 17, 1925
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2019(2019-03-20) (aged 94)[1]
Minocqua, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubU.S. Navy
Achievements and titles
Personal best2.10 m (1953i)[2]
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 HelsinkiHigh jump

References


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