Charlie Tidwell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1937 Independence, Kansas, United States |
| Died | August 28, 1969 (aged 32) Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 100 meters, 200 meters/220 yards, 200 m /220 y hurdles |
| College team | Kansas Jayhawks |
Charles Tidwell (March 30, 1937 – August 28, 1969) was an American track athlete who was one of the best sprinter/hurdlers in the world in the years 1958–60. He was denied a chance to run in the 1960 Olympics by injury.
His life was cut short aged 32 when he shot himself to death after killing his wife following a violent quarrel between the two.