Samuel Felton (hammer thrower)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 26, 1926 New York City, United States |
| Died | December 24, 2015 (aged 89) Bar Harbor, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Samuel Felton (Samuel Morse "Sam" Felton, Jr.; May 26, 1926 – December 24, 2015) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. He graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Business School.[1]
Felton was an All-American for the Harvard Crimson track and field team in 1948.[2] Despite competing for the same school, he is not related to Harvard football and baseball player Sam Felton.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sam Felton Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ "Felton Ranked Nation's Best Hammer Thrower". thecrimson.com.
- ^ "Felton 1st Harvardian Since Hallowell". Boston Evening Globe. July 20, 1948. p. 38. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
He is no kin of Harvard's famous football Sam Felton, who pitched baseballs and forward passes, but never a 16-pound weight.
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