Walter Whalen
Walter Whalen ( Walter Leo Whalen; born February 14, 1898 in Boston , † April 1966 in Miami ) was an American high jumper .
At the Olympic Games in Antwerp in 1920 he was fourth with 1.85 m.
In 1919 and 1920 he was US indoor champion.
Personal best
- High jump: 1,895 m, July 17, 1920, Cambridge
- Hall: 1,918 m, March 13, 1920, New York City
Web links
- Walter Whalen in the trackfield.brinkster.net database (English)
- Walter Whalen in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Whalen, Walter |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Whalen, Walter Leo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American high jumper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 14, 1898 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Boston |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 1966 |
| Place of death | Miami |