Étienne Desmarteau
Canadian shot putter and discus thrower
Competed in athletics, particularly in shot put and discus throw. Achieved a gold medal in the shot put at the 1904 Summer Olympics. Dominated Canadian athletics competitions and set several national records during the career in the early 1900s. Became one of the first Canadian athletes to earn an Olympic medal.
Gold medalist in shot put at the 1904 Olympics
Set multiple Canadian shot put records
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Died
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February 4th, 1881 144 years ago
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February 4th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
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February 4th, 1848 177 years ago
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German violinist and composer, orchestral works
Born
February 4th, 1677 348 years ago
Died
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February 4th, 1972 53 years ago
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May 30th, 1922 103 years ago
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