Wilbur Burroughs

Wilbur Burroughs

Wilbur Gordon Burroughs, Sr. (June 13, 1884 – August 6, 1960) was an American track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

He died in Granite City, Illinois.

In 1908 he finished eighth in the Greek discus throw event and tenth in the discus throw competition, in the shot put event his result is unknown. He was also a member of the American tug of war team which was eliminated in the first round of the Olympic tug of war event.

External links

* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/wilbur-burroughs-1.html profile]


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