Richard Sheldon

Medal record
Richard Sheldon
Men's athletics
Competitor for the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold	Paris 1900	Shot Put
Bronze	Paris 1900	Discus

Richard 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. Brother of Lewis Sheldon.

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Name	Sheldon, Richard
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Date of birth	July 9, 1878
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Date of death	January 23, 1935
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