Robert Bruce Mathias (November 17 1930 - September 2 2006) was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and United States Congressman. Wikipedia
SAN FRANCISCO -- Bob Mathias, a two-time Olympic champion in the decathlon and former U.S. congressman, died Saturday. www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/3/112813.shtml?s=us
... --> MATHIAS, Robert Bruce (Bob), (1930 - 2006) MATHIAS, Robert Bruce (Bob), a Representative from California; born in Tulare, Tulare County, Calif., November 17, 1930; attended Tulare High School, ... bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M000242
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From Tulare, Calif., Mathias continued his success and he set the first of his three world decathlon records in 1950, capping a brilliant career by repeating as Olympic champion in 1952 with another world record. www.usatf.org/athletes/hof/mathias.asp
