Lewis Sheldon
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Lewis Pendleton Sheldon (June 9, 1874 - February 18, 1960) was an American
athlete who competed in jumping events in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
and won bronze medal
s in triple jump
and standing high jump
, as well as fourth place in the standing long jump and standing triple jump. Brother of Dick Sheldon.
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athlete who competed in jumping events in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
At the 1900 Summer Olympics, twenty-three athletics events were contested. 117 athletes from 15 nations competed. In many countries, due in part to the conflagration of the Olympic Games and the World's Fair in Paris, the media discussed only the athletics events under the "Olympic" name while...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and won bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
s in triple jump
Triple jump
The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
and standing high jump
Standing high jump
The standing high jump is an athletics event that was featured in the Olympics from 1900 to 1912.It is performed in the same way as high jump, with the difference being that the athlete stands still and jumps with both feet together....
, as well as fourth place in the standing long jump and standing triple jump. Brother of Dick Sheldon.