Charles Richards (pentathlete)

Charles Leonard Richards (born March 19, 1945) is a retired American modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and placed ninth individually and fourth with the team.[1]

Charles Richards
Richards in 1970
Personal information
Born (1945-03-19) March 19, 1945
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
SportModern pentathlon
ClubU.S. Army

A graduate of Indiana University where he was a two-time All-American, Richards later moved to Portland, Oregon where he opened a health club, the Cornell Court Club (later renamed the Sunset Athletic Club) in 1977.[2][3] In 2009, Richards was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame for his advocacy of sports, fitness, and the Hall of Fame itself.[2]

References

  1. "Charles Richards Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
  2. "Chuck Richards - Special Contributor". Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  3. "Sunset Athletic Club". The Cedar Mill News. December 2005. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
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