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The Bob Mathias Story
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Wikipedia article
'The Bob Mathias Story' is a 1954 American sports drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon and starring Bob Mathias and Ward Bond. The story of the Mathias (portraying himself), the first man to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals in the Decathlon in London in 1948 and in Helsinki in 1952. His wife Melba appeared as herself. The film utilized extensive footage of the London and Helsinki Games, including actual footage of Mathias' triumphs. It was produced and distributed by Allied Artists and was marketed as being similar to other biopics 'The Stratton Story' and 'The Glenn Miller Story'.
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Cast
* Bob Mathias as Bob Mathias
* Ward Bond as Coach Jackson
* Melba Mathias as Melba Mathias
* Howard Petrie as Dr. Charles Mathias
* Ann Doran as Mrs. Lillian Mathias
* Diane Jergens as Pat Mathias
* Paul Bryar as Bill Andrews
* Anne Kimbell as Sally
* Harry Lauter as Irving Mondschein
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