Josh Culbreath
American hurdler (1932-2021)
Joshua Culbreath (September 14, 1932 – July 1, 2021) was an American athlete. He competed mainly in the 400 meter hurdles—the national outdoor champion from 1953 to 1955. He won a bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Culbreath was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
He made two guest appearances on The Cosby Show, playing the character Colonel Sanford B. "Tailwind" Turner.[1]
Culbreath died on July 1, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 88.[2]
References
change- ↑ "TV & Movies: Josh Culbreath". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2008.
- ↑ Juliano, Joe (July 3, 2021). "Josh Culbreath, Norristown native and Olympic medalist in the hurdles, dies at 88". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2021.