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Richard Byrd

1892 – 1958

American discus thrower

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About Richard Byrd

Lived 1892 – 1958 (aged 66). Richard Byrd was an American baseball player and athletics competitor.

Richard Leslie Byrd (May 16, 1892 – June 20, 1958) was an American athlete and baseball player who won the silver medal in the discus throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He finished fourth in the standing high jump, eighth in the standing long jump and 17th in the two handed discus throw event. At the same Olympics, he also was a member of USA national baseball team, which competed in a single baseball match held as a demonstration sport.

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Also known as
Richard "Dick" Leslie Byrd, Richard Leslie Byrd

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Byrd?

American discus thrower (1892–1958)

When was Richard Byrd born?

Richard Byrd was born on 16 May 1892 in Shiloh.

When did Richard Byrd die?

Richard Byrd died on 20 June 1958.

What was Richard Byrd's occupation?

Richard Byrd was a baseball player and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Richard Byrd?

Richard Byrd was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Byrd

· Wikidata: Q391158

· DBpedia: Richard Byrd (athlete)

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