Payton Jordan

About Payton Jordan

Birth Day: March 19, 1917
Birth Place: Whittier, CA

Payton Jordan

Payton Jordan was born on March 19, 1917 in Whittier, CA. Late track and field legend best known for coaching the 1968 U.S. Olympic team which won a record 24 medals. He led Occidental College to ten league titles and two NAIA track and field championships.

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As per our current Database, Payton Jordan has been died on Feb 5, 2009 (age 91).

๐ŸŽ‚ Payton Jordan - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Payton Jordan die, Payton Jordan was 91 years old.

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Occupation
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 19, 1917 (Whittier, CA)
Birthday March 19
Town/City Whittier, CA
Nationality CA

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

Payton Jordanโ€™s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

Payton Jordan was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Late track and field legend best known for coaching the 1968 U.S. Olympic team which won a record 24 medals. He led Occidental College to ten league titles and two NAIA track and field championships.

Before Fame

He won two national titles as a track and field athlete at the University of Southern California and was a member of the team which set a world record in the 440-yard relay.

Trivia

He set an individual world record in the 80+ age group with a time of 30.89 seconds in the 200 meter dash.

Family Life

He was married to a woman named Margie for 66 years until her death in 2006.

Associated With

He coached track and field athlete Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympic Games.

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