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Podcast revisits the rise and fall of Glenn Morris

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Podcast revisits the rise and fall of Glenn Morris

Summary

The Coloradoan's podcast "The Way It Was" explores Glenn Morris's journey from Olympic decathlon champion to his struggles afterward. Morris won gold at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin but later faced career setbacks in Hollywood and the NFL. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked in construction and passed away in California in 1974. The episode highlights both his athletic achievements and later life, alongside various memorabilia at Colorado State University, including a gold medal and trees planted in his honor.

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•Glenn Morris was a decathlon champion at the 1936 Olympics.
•He faced challenges in his post-Olympic career in acting and sports.
•Morris served in the Navy during World War II.
•His gold medal and memorabilia are displayed at CSU.
•Trees were planted in his memory at CSU's fieldhouse.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Podpast: The tremendous rise and tragic fall of Olympian Glenn Morris

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As quickly as Glenn Morris' star rose, it seemed to fade. The Coloradoan revisits his Olympic feat and later struggles in "The Way it Was" podcast.
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