Wilbur Burroughs
American track and field athlete
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Wilbur Gordon Burroughs Sr. (June 13, 1884 – August 6, 1960) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[3] He finished eighth in the Greek discus throw event and tenth in the traditional discus throw; his result in the shot put is unknown. He was also a member of the American tug of war team that was eliminated in the first round.[1]
BornJune 13, 1884
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
DiedAugust 6, 1960 (aged 76)
Granite City, Illinois, United States
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Wilbur Burroughs in 1908 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1884 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States |
| Died | August 6, 1960 (aged 76) Granite City, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw |
| Club | Chicago AA |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | SP – 13.53 m (1908) DT – 40.93 m (1908) HT – 45.79 m (1908)[1][2] |
