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Merritt Giffin

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Merritt Giffin
Merritt Giffin in France in 1908
Personal information
BornAugust 20, 1887
Lockport, Illinois, United States
DiedJuly 11, 1911 (aged 23)
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw
ClubChicago AA
Achievements and titles
Personal bestDT – 42.06 m (1908)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1908 London Discus throw

Merritt Hayward Giffin (August 20, 1887 – July 11, 1911) was an American athlete who won a silver medal in the discus throw at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He also won the AAU discus title in 1910.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Merritt Giffin. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Merritt Griffin. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Merritt Giffin". Olympedia. Retrieved March 14, 2021.