Bill Albans Explained

Bill Albans
Full Name:William Everett Albans
Nationality:American
Sport:Athletics
Event:Triple jump
Club:Warinanco Athletic Club
Collegeteam:University of North Carolina, Occidental College[1]
Birth Date:23 December 1925
Birth Place:Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
Death Place:San Juan, Puerto Rico

William Everett Albans (December 23, 1925  - January 15, 1990) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2] He was also in USA's squad for the 1952 Summer Olympics. Albans was also a strong sprinter; his personal best for 100 yards was 9.5. He also played rugby league for USA in the 1953 American All Stars tour of Australia and New Zealand.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill Albans . . olympedia.org . OlyMADMen . 11 July 2022.
  2. Bill Albans Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104133/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/al/bill-albans-1.html . dead . April 18, 2020 . December 22, 2017.
  3. Web site: Yanks play rugby league, 1953. NFSA.