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Robert Beck (pentathlete)

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Name
  
Robert Beck


Robert Beck (pentathlete) Robert Beck pentathlete Wikipedia

Born
  
December 30, 1936 (age 87) (
1936-12-30
)
San Diego, California, United States

Sport
  
Modern pentathlon, fencing

Robert Lee "Bob" Beck (born December 30, 1936) is a retired American modern pentathlete and fencer who won three gold medals in these disciplines at the Pan American Games in 1963-1971. He also won bronze medals in the individual and team modern pentathlon events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was less successful at the 1968 Games, placing 22nd individually and fourth with the American team.

Beck graduated from the University of Virginia, and then from the Harvard Medical School, and later worked as a surgeon.

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