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Representing the  United States
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1900 Paris | Shot Put |
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1900 Paris | Discus |
Richard "Dick" Sheldon (July 9, 1878 – January 23, 1935) was the winner of the gold medal in the men's shot put at the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. Sheldon, an American, won with a throw of 14.10 m. He also won a bronze medal in the discus throw. Sheldon's brother Lewis competed at the same Olympics, winning two bronze medals in jumping events.[1]
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US National Championship winners in men's discus throw | |
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| 1897-1979 Amateur Athletic Union |
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| 1980-1992 The Athletics Congress |
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| 1993-onwards USA Track & Field |
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US National Championship winners in men's weight throw | |
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| 1876-1878 – NYAC |
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| 1879-1888 - NAAAA |
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| 1888-1979 Amateur Athletic Union |
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