Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Ed Temple

Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Coaches 2024
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Sport(s): Track & Field
Statistics: Member of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame
Member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
In 1960 and 1964, Ed Temple was the head coach of the United States Olympic track and field team that netted 23 medals, an incredible haul.

Temple coached collegiately at Tennessee State for 43 years, where 40 future Olympians came under his tutelage. His team would win 36 national titles. Temple was also a member of the U.S. Olympic Council and the International Women's Track and Field Committee.

We are proud to nominate Ed Temple for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.