Gerald Tinker
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| Olympic medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | |||
| Gold | 1972 Munich | 4x100m relay | |
Gerald A. Tinker (born January 19, 1951) is a former American athlete and American football player, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
At the München Olympics, Gerald Tinker ran the third leg in the American 4x100 m relay team, which won a gold medal and equalled the United States' own world record of 38.19.
After the Olympics, Tinker played a professional football in Atlanta Falcons (seasons 1974 and 1975) and in Green Bay Packers in a 1976 season.
| 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 |
| 1972 United States Larry Black, Robert Taylor, Gerald Tinker & Edward Hart |
