Homer Whelchel
American javelin thrower
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Homer Whelchel (December 31, 1899 – August 12, 1974) was an American athlete.[1] He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2]
BornDecember 31, 1899
Dawson County, Georgia, United States
DiedAugust 12, 1974 (aged 74)
Cordele, Georgia, United States
SportAthletics
Event
Javelin throw| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1899 Dawson County, Georgia, United States |
| Died | August 12, 1974 (aged 74) Cordele, Georgia, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
Representing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets track and field team, Whelchel finished 5th at the 1922 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]
