Colson in 1977

Sam Colson (born March 24, 1951, born in Beloit, Kansas) is a former javelin thrower who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics where he finished fifth.[1]

In 1985, Colson was indicted for his involvement in the Clemson University steroid scandal.[2][3] At the time, Colson was the strength and conditioning coach and women's track coach for Clemson. Along with the men's track coach Stan Narewski, Colson pleaded guilty to providing prescription drugs, including steroids, to student athletes at Clemson.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Sam Colson". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  2. ^ Goodwin, Michael (1985-01-20). "Drug Use Believed to Extend Beyond Two Schools in South". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  3. ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE; 3 Coaches Indicted". The New York Times. 1985-03-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  4. ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE; 2 Plead Guilty". The New York Times. 1985-03-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-05-05.

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Pan American Champions in men's javelin throw
US National Championship winners in men's javelin throw
1976 USA Olympic track and field team
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