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# Bill Dellinger

(1934–2025)   Long-distance Runner

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Bill Dellinger was a long-distance runner.

## Quick Facts About Bill Dellinger

Born March 23, 1934

Died June 27, 2025

Profession Long-distance Runner

## About Bill Dellinger

American middle-distance runner... \| William Solon Dellinger was an American middle-distance runner and coach. He competed in the 5,000 m at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1964, setting his personal record. He lettered in track at the University of Oregon in 1954, 1955, and 1956.

##  Quotes by Bill Dellinger

> [Good things come slow, especially in distance running.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bill-dellinger/good-things-come-slow-especially-in-distance-running/)

Bill Dellinger

[Cross country motivational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cross-country-motivational/)

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