Samuel Felton
American hammer thrower
About Samuel Felton
Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 89). Samuel Felton was an American hammer thrower.
Samuel Felton (Samuel Morse "Sam" Felton, Jr.; May 26, 1926 – December 24, 2015) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. He graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Business School.
Felton was an All-American for the Harvard Crimson track and field team in 1948. Despite competing for the same school, he is not related to Harvard football and baseball player Sam Felton.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel Felton?
American hammer thrower (1926-2015)
When was Samuel Felton born?
Samuel Felton was born on 26 May 1926 in New York City.
When did Samuel Felton die?
Samuel Felton died on 24 December 2015 in Bar Harbor.
What was Samuel Felton's occupation?
Samuel Felton was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Samuel Felton?
Samuel Felton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Felton (hammer thrower)
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