Chester Newton
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Chester William Newton (September 18, 1903 – May 11, 1966) was an Olympic wrestler for the United States
. He won a silver medal in the featherweight
division at the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris, France, losing only to fellow Oregon State University
alumnus and teammate Robin Reed
in the finals.
He was elected to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
in 1980 and to the Oregon State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He won a silver medal in the featherweight
Featherweight
Featherweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. There are similarly named divisions under several Mixed Martial Arts organizations and in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Professional boxing:...
division at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris, France, losing only to fellow Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
alumnus and teammate Robin Reed
Robin Reed
Robin Reed is considered among the greatest amateur wrestlers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career he never lost a wrestling match, official or unofficial, to anyone at any weight class...
in the finals.
He was elected to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame honors Oregon athletes, teams, coaches, and others who have made a significant contribution to sports in Oregon. The first class was inducted in 1980, with new inductees added in the fall...
in 1980 and to the Oregon State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.