Foxhall P. Keene
Polo player and horse breeder
Born
December 18th, 1867
157 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1941
83 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Active in the sport of polo, excelled as a player during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Achieved prominence competing in prestigious tournaments and contributed to the development of polo in the United States. Also engaged in horse breeding, focusing on producing high-quality polo ponies. Participated in the 1900 Paris Olympics as a member of the American polo team which secured a gold medal.
Competed in the 1900 Paris Olympics, winning gold
Contributed to polo's development in the U.S.
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