
The Bob Mathias Story
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Bob Mathias, Stanford student and California schoolboy, won Olympic Decathlon golds in 1948 and 1952. The film shows his journey from Tulare High School through his 1952 victory and Marine service, starring himself and wife Melba.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Released
- 1954
Details
Release year: 1954
Storyline
Bob Mathias, Stanford student and California schoolboy, won Olympic Decathlon golds in 1948 and 1952. The film shows his journey from Tulare High School through his 1952 victory and Marine service, starring himself and wife Melba.
Top credits
Directors
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Cast
See all 27 credits →- Bob Mathias — Bob Mathias
- Ward Bond — Coach Virgil Jackson
- Melba Mathias — Melba Mathias
- Howard Petrie — Dr. Charles Mathias