| Medal record | ||
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Richard Sheldon |
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| 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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