Bill Green
Athlete
1961 –
Who is Bill Green?
William Ernest "Bill" Green was an American sprinter.
Green came on the scene at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California. As a junior he won the 1978 CIF California State Meet in the 440 yard dash. The following year he won the 100 yard dash while leading Cubberley team to its only CCS title, just days before the high school was to close forever. While technically still a high schooler, a few weeks later he took third overall at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 45.51, setting the National High School record in the 400 metres. The record lasted two years until it was surpassed in the same meet by Darrell Robinson. Three days later he found himself running in Europe with the big boys. That season culminated in him winning a gold medal with the United States 4x400 metres relay team at the World Cup.
Green then went to the University of Southern California. He still ranks #5 all time in the 400 metres and is tied for 10th in the 200 meters. He joined with James Sanford to be the core of the top relay teams of the 1980s.
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- Born
- May 1, 1961
Pittsburgh - Education
- University of Southern California
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on July 23, 2013
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