Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84

By AP NEWS | Nov 12, 2024 at 10:49 PM EST

Dallas Long, a decorated shot put champion, passed away at 84. Winning three NCAA titles and a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics, he set multiple world records and was inducted into several sports halls of fame. He pursued a career in dentistry and emergency medicine.

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