Basil Bennett
Basil Bennett | |
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Born | (1894-11-30)November 30, 1894 Dudley, Illinois, United States |
Died | August 19, 1938(1938-08-19) (aged 43) Maywood, Illinois, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Illinois, Illinois |
Occupation(s) | Athlete, High School Teacher, Agricultural Agent, Soldier |
Known for | Olympic athlete |
Spouse | Ella G. Dystrup (married 1921) |
Children | 4 |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Men’s athletics | ||
Representing the United States | ||
1920 Antwerp | Hammer throw |
Basil B. Bennett (November 30, 1894 – August 19, 1938) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the hammer throw where he won the Bronze medal.[1]
He was born in Dudley, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois, and after he graduated he became a high school teacher in Illinois, and then a county agricultural agent in North Dakota. During World War I, he served as a sergeant in the 309th Infantry regiment of the 78th Infantry division. After World War I, he returned to Illinois where he served in multiple roles, including president of the DuPage County Farmers Institute, member of the executive committee of the DuPage County Farm Bureau, and director of a local school district. He died in Maywood, Illinois of a severe adrenal disorder and leukemia.[2]
References
External links
- Basil Bennett at databaseOlympics.com
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