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Men's athletics | ||
Representing the United States | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1900 Paris | Shot Put | |
1900 Paris | Discus |
Richard Sheldon (July 9, 1878 in Rutland, Vermont – January 23, 1935 in New York, New York) 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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