About Jennison Heaton
Lived 1904 – 1971 (aged 67). Jennison Heaton was an American skeleton racer and bobsledder.
Jennison Heaton (April 16, 1904 – August 6, 1971) was an American bobsled and skeleton racer. He competed at the 1928 Winter Olympics and won a gold medal in the skeleton event and a silver in the five-man bobsleigh competition. In the skeleton, Heaton beat the silver medalist (his younger brother John) by one second. His other brother Trowbridge was also a bobsleigh enthusiast. Heaton later married Beulah Fiske, becoming the brother-in-law of Billy Fiske, also an Olympic bobsledder.
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Who was Jennison Heaton?
American Skeleton racer (1904–1971)
When was Jennison Heaton born?
Jennison Heaton was born on 16 April 1904 in New Haven.
When did Jennison Heaton die?
Jennison Heaton died on 6 August 1971 in Burlingame.
What was Jennison Heaton's occupation?
Jennison Heaton was a skeleton racer and bobsledder.
What nationality was Jennison Heaton?
Jennison Heaton was American.
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