About Ruth Osburn
Lived 1912 – 1994 (aged 81). Ruth Osburn was an American athletics competitor.
Ruth Osburn (April 24, 1912 – January 8, 1994) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri, United States.
She competed for the United States in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, where she won the Silver medal for discus throw behind teammate Lillian Copeland. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri.
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Who was Ruth Osburn?
American discus thrower (1912–1994)
When was Ruth Osburn born?
Ruth Osburn was born on 24 April 1912 in Missouri.
When did Ruth Osburn die?
Ruth Osburn died on 8 January 1994 in Tucson.
What was Ruth Osburn's occupation?
Ruth Osburn was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ruth Osburn?
Ruth Osburn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruth Osburn. https://biography.guide/ruth-osburn/
MLA: "Ruth Osburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruth-osburn/.
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