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Les Tipton
Full name: Leslie Eugene "Les" Tipton
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: March 19, 1942 in Longview, Washington, United States
Affiliations: Oregon Track Club, Eugene (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Les Tipton was NCAA javelin champion in 1964, competing for Oregon. He also finished fifth in that event in 1962. Personal Best: JT – 80.42 (263-10) (1972). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer | 22 | Tokyo | Athletics | Men's Javelin Throw | United States | USA | 16 QR |
Men's Javelin Throw
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | D | BMD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer | 22 | Tokyo | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | 16 | 70.74 | |||
| 1964 Summer | 22 | Tokyo | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | Round One | 15 | 65.95 | ||
| 1964 Summer | 22 | Tokyo | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | Round Two | 12 | 70.74 | 70.74 | |
| 1964 Summer | 22 | Tokyo | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | Round Three | NP | 70.03 |
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