About Emerson Norton
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 85). Emerson Norton was an American athletics competitor.
Emerson Carlysle Norton (November 16, 1900, in Kansas City, Kansas – March 10, 1986, in Sanford, Florida) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the decathlon event. He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the decathlon where he won the silver medal.
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Who was Emerson Norton?
American athlete (1900-1986)
When was Emerson Norton born?
Emerson Norton was born on 16 November 1900 in Kansas City.
When did Emerson Norton die?
Emerson Norton died on 10 March 1986 in Seminole.
What was Emerson Norton's occupation?
Emerson Norton was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Emerson Norton?
Emerson Norton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emerson Norton. https://biography.guide/emerson-norton/
MLA: "Emerson Norton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emerson-norton/.
Chicago: "Emerson Norton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emerson-norton/.
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