Martin Broomall Biles (March 30, 1919 – August 25, 2017) [1] was an American javelin thrower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in San Diego, California. [2]
Competing for Cal, Biles won the 1940 and 1941 NCAA Championships in the javelin, becoming the third two-time winner in the event. In 1942, his younger brother, Bob, won the NCAA title while also competing for Cal.
Martin Broomall Biles (March 30, 1919 – August 25, 2017) [1] was an American javelin thrower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in San Diego, California. [2]
Competing for Cal, Biles won the 1940 and 1941 NCAA Championships in the javelin, becoming the third two-time winner in the event. In 1942, his younger brother, Bob, won the NCAA title while also competing for Cal.