Arthur Shaw

Arthur Shaw

Arthur Briggs Shaw (April 28, 1886 - July 18, 1955) was an American athlete. He won the bronze medal in the men's 110 metres hurdles race at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College.


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