Richard Sheldon (athlete)
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Representing the  United States
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1900 Paris | Shot Put |
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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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