Bob Humphreys
Personal information
Full nameRobert Keith Humphreys
Born(1936-03-30)March 30, 1936
Los Angeles, California
DiedSeptember 16, 2022(2022-09-16) (aged 86)[1]
Camarillo, California
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo Discus

Bob Humphreys (March 30, 1936 – September 16, 2022)[2] was a retired male track and field athlete from the United States. He competed in the men's discus throw and the shot put event during his career. His career highlight was a gold medal in the discus at the 1963 Pan American Games, setting a Pan Am Record at time.[3]

1962, Humphreys competed for the Pasadena Olympians track club.[4] 1963 Humphreys represented the USA vs Germany and Poland in international competition.[5]

He later went on to compete in masters athletics and took a bronze medal in the 1987 World Championship weight pentathlon.[6] Humphreys currently holds a M60 and a M70 SCA Masters Meet Record from a 1996 and 2006 meet.[7] Humphreys currently holds a M40 Masters West Region Meet Region from a 1977 meet.[8] Humphreys is in the Long Beach City College Hall of Fame.[9] Humphreys formerly held the Masters M40 US Record for the 2.0 kg Discus throw (1976)[10]

Personals bests

  • Shot Put — 17.88 metres (Los Angeles, May 20, 1960)
  • Discus Throw — 62.00 metres (Long Beach, July 14, 1962)

References

  1. ↑ https://www.vcstar.com/obituaries/vcs027261
  2. ↑ "Robert Keith "Bob" Humphreys". Ventura County Star. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ↑ Long Beach City College website. Retrieved Nov 16, 2022
  4. ↑ LA Times Apr 15, 1962. Retrieved Mar 29, 2023
  5. ↑ Press-Telegram Jul 14, 1963. Retrieved Mar 29, 2023
  6. ↑ WORLD MASTERS (VETERANS) CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2010-10-30.
  7. ↑ Masters History, SCA Meet Records. Retrieved Nov 16, 2022
  8. ↑ Masters History, West Region Meet. Retrieved Nov 16, 2022
  9. ↑ Long Beach City College website. Retrieved Nov 16, 2022
  10. ↑ 1979 Masters Records, page 53 of 56. Retrieved Jan 13, 2023



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