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Bob Fitch

Fitch in 1940 Robert E. Fitch (July 28, 1919 – April 15, 2003) was an American athlete and coach. He broke the world record in the discus throw in 1946 with a mark of 54.93 m (180 ft  in). He developed a rotational technique referred to as the "Minnesota Whip" and delivered a masters thesis on the subject. His training mate Fortune Gordien went on to break world records and win Olympic medals.

Fitch was a two-time American champion in the discus (1942 and 1946) and was the winner of the 1942 NCAA Championships. He was also part of the University of Minnesota championship-winning college football team. He later became golf coach for Indiana University and developed the team into a top level NCAA side, winning six Big Ten Conference titles during his tenure from 1957 to 1989 – a record for an Indiana coach. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Ghana End of an illusion by Fitch, Bob

    Published 1966
    Other Authors: “…Fitch, Bob;Oppenheimer, Mary…”
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    Ghana end of an illusion by "Fitch, Bob;Oppenheimer, Mary"

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