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Gerald Tinker
Full name: Gerald A. Tinker
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight: 168 lbs (76 kg)
Born: January 19, 1951 in Miami, Florida, United States
Affiliations: Kent State Golden Flashes, Kent, Ohio (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Related Olympians: Cousin of Larry Black.
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
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Biography
After giving athletics a miss in 1971, Gerald Tinker of Kent State placed fourth in the 100m at the Final Trials and was selected for the relay squad in München. He ran a great third leg and made a vital contribution to the U.S. victory and to their world record. Personal Bests: 100y – 9.3 (1970); 100 – 10.1 (1972); 200 – 20.5 (1970). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer | 21 | München | Athletics | Men's 4 × 100 metres Relay | United States | USA | 1 | Gold | WR |
Men's 4 × 100 metres Relay
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | T(A) | ST | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer | 21 | München | Athletics | United States | USA | Final | 1 | WR | 38.19 | 9,4 | 1 | |
| 1972 Summer | 21 | München | Athletics | United States | USA | Semi-Finals | Heat One | 1 | QU | 38.54 | ||
| 1972 Summer | 21 | München | Athletics | United States | USA | Round One | Heat Four | 1 | QU | 38.96 |