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Ruth Osburn

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Ruth Osburn
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Discus throw

Ruth Osburn (April 24, 1912 – January 8, 1994) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri, United States.

She competed for the United States in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, where she won the Silver medal for discus throw[1] behind teammate Lillian Copeland. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri.

References

  1. ^ "Ruth OSBURN - Olympic Athletics | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2018-07-20.