Cy Young (athlete)

This article is about the javelin thrower. For the baseball player, see Cy Young. For the American football player, see Harry Young (American football).

Cy Young
Young, circa 1950
Personal information
Born(1928-07-23)July 23, 1928
Modesto, California, US
DiedDecember 6, 2017(2017-12-06) (aged 89)
Modesto, California, US[1]
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[2]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Javelin throw

Cy C. Young Jr. (July 23, 1928 – December 6, 2017) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.[1] He is the only American male to earn Olympic gold in the event.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Clark, Brian (December 8, 2017). "Modesto's Cy Young, the only American javelin thrower to win Olympic gold, dies at 89". The Modesto Bee. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Agostini, Ron (January 18, 2004). "[Young 2004 article]". Modesto Bee. Retrieved December 11, 2017.