Richard Sheldon

For the Church of England clergyman, see Richard Sheldon (controversialist).
Richard Sheldon

Medal record
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. Sheldon's brother Lewis competed at the same Olympics, winning two bronze medals in jumping events.

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