Richard Stebbins
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's athletics | |||
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| Gold | 1964 Tokyo | 4x100m relay | |
Richard Vaughn ("Dick") Stebbins (born June 14, 1945) is a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
At the Tokyo Olympics, Richard Stebbins finished seventh in 200 m and ran the third leg in the gold medal winning American 4x100 m relay team, which set a new world record of 39.0.
Richard Stebbins and the late NFL star Bob Hayes were close friends. He currently teaches at Mayfield Woods Middle School, where he volunteers to do Boys Mentoring and inspires kids.
Richard Stebbins is one of the most influential people in America. He has won numerous "Whos Who" Awards, and is very humble. Richard Stebbins does nothing but inspire kids, to be everything they can. Yes, He gets tough, but he shares a deep love with his kids, and... pinky and the brain. Mr. Stebbins thank you for all you have done in thousands of kids lives
— Brandan Robertson MWMS Class of 06.
| Olympic champions in men's 4×100 m relay |
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| 1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 |
| 1964 United States Otis Drayton, Gerald Ashworth, Richard Stebbins & Bob Hayes |
