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Mac Wilkins was born on November 15, 1950 in Eugene, Oregon, United States and is credited as an athletics competitor. As of 2026, Mac Wilkins is 75 years old. Education on record includes Beaverton High School. Listed accolades include Bislett medal (1981). The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
The discus is one of track and field's most underrated events, and Mac Wilkins is exactly the kind of figure who makes me appreciate it. Born in Eugene, Oregon, and recruited to the University of Oregon by Bill Bowerman, he brought a 193 cm frame and relentless craft to the circle. His 1981 Bislett medal hints at a career spent near the top for years. The discus rewards a rare fusion of technique, power and patience, and excelling in a low-profile discipline takes real devotion. I have quiet admiration for athletes like him who let the distance, not the spotlight, do the talking.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mac Wilkins
- Name (Japanese)
- マック・ウィルキンズ
- Reading
- まっく・うぃるきんず
- Born
- November 15, 1950 (age 75)
- Origin
- Eugene, Oregon, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- athletics competitor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Beaverton High School
Awards & achievements
- 1981 Bislett medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mac Wilkins born?
Mac Wilkins was born on November 15, 1950 and is 75 years old.
Where is Mac Wilkins from?
Mac Wilkins is from Eugene, Oregon, United States.
What does Mac Wilkins do?
Mac Wilkins works as athletics competitor.
How tall is Mac Wilkins?
Mac Wilkins is 193 cm tall.
Which high school did Mac Wilkins attend?
Mac Wilkins attended Beaverton High School.
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