Richard Sheldon (athlete)

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Richard Sheldon
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Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1900 Paris Shot Put
Bronze medal – third place 1900 Paris Discus

Richard "Dick" 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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  1. ^ "Richard Sheldon". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 December 2020.

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