Alton Terry
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BornNovember 24, 1912
Brady, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 2003 (aged 90)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
 Terry in 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1912 Brady, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2003 (aged 90) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Hardin-Simmons College |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 69.85 m (1937)[1][2] |
Floy Alton Terry (November 24, 1912 – July 13, 2003) was an American javelin thrower. He placed sixth at the 1936 Olympics and third in at the 1937 AAU championships.[1]
Competing for Hardin-Simmons, Terry won the 1936 NCAA Championships with a meet-record 226-2 (68.94) to win by over 16 feet. The meet record stood until 1952.
