George Sheldon
American diver and Olympic medalist
Born
May 17th, 1874
151 years ago
Died
1907
118 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competitor in diving events, achieved success in the early 20th century. Won a gold medal in the 10-meter platform event at the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, Missouri. Contributed to the development of diving as a competitive sport and participated in various national and international events.
Gold medal in 10-meter platform at 1904 Olympics
Pioneered competitive diving in the United States
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