Sam Colson

Sam Colson (March 24, 1951) born in Beloit, Kansas, United States, is a former javelin thrower who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[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 plead guilty to providing prescription drugs, including steroids, to student athletes at Clemson.[4]

References

  1. "Sam Colson". sports-reference. Retrieved February 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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