Bill Dellinger

Bill Dellinger
Dellinger at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Solon Dellinger
Born(1934-03-23)March 23, 1934
DiedJune 27, 2025(2025-06-27) (aged 91)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)
1500 m, 5000 m
ClubOregon Track Club
TeamUniversity of Oregon
Coached byBill Bowerman
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500 m – 3:41.5 (1958)
1 mile – 4:02.7 (1961)
2 miles – 8:43.8 (1961)
5000 m – 13:49.8 (1964)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1964 Tokyo 5000 m
Pan American Games
1959 Chicago 5000 m

William Solon Dellinger (March 23, 1934 – June 27, 2025) was an American middle-distance runner and coach. He competed in the 5,000 m at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1964, setting his personal record. He lettered in track at the University of Oregon in 1954, 1955, and 1956.