Education
Villanova University.
Villanova University.
At Melbourne, Jenkins barely made it to the 400 m Olympic final, finishing third in both his first and second-round heats. In the final, however, a strong finish earned him the gold medal. Jenkins also competed indoors, winning the Amateur Athletic Union 600 yd (549 m) title in 1955, 1957 and 1958.
In 1956, he set a world indoor best for 500 yd (457 m).
When Elliott died in 1981, Jenkins succeeded him as Villanova coach.
Born in New York, New York, Charles Jenkins was a member of Villanova"s track teams between 1955 and 1957.