William Porter

William Porter

William ("Bill") Franklin Porter II (né le 24 mars 1926 à Jackson - mort le 10 mars 2000 à Irvine) est un athlète américain spécialiste du 110 mètres haies.

Étudiant à l'Université de Western Michigan, il remporte en 1948 son unique titre de l'Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Qualifié pour les Jeux olympiques d'été de 1948 à Londres, Bill Porter remporte la médaille d'or du 110 m haies avec le temps de 13 s 9, devant ses compatriotes Clyde Scott et Craig Dixon, et profitant de l'absence de Harrison Dillard, le meilleur spécialiste des haies hautes de l'époque non qualifié sur 110 m haies à Londres.

Palmarès

Année Compétition Lieu Résultat Marque
1948 Jeux olympiques Londres 1er 13 s 9

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