Percy Beard
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1908 Hardinsburg, Kentucky |
| Died | March 27, 1990 (aged 82) Gainesville, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1926–1929 | Alabama Polytechnic Inst. |
| Position(s) | Hurdler |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1937–1964 | University of Florida |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Southeastern Conference (1953, 1956) | |
| Awards | |
| National Track and Field Hall of Fame University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's track and field | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1932 Los Angeles | 110 metre hurdles | |
Percy Morris Beard (January 26, 1908 – March 27, 1990) was an American college and international track and field athlete who specialized in the high hurdles event, and won an Olympic silver medal. Beard later became a nationally prominent college track and field coach at the University of Florida.