Harold Osborn

Harold Osborn
Osborn at the 1924 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameHarold Marion Osborn
BornApril 13, 1899
Butler, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 1975 (aged 75)
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois
Height5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)
Weight161 lb (73 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump, triple jump, decathlon
ClubIllinois Athletic Club, Chicago
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)HJ – 2.038 m (1924)
TJ – 14.27 m (1921)
Decathlon – 6476 (1924)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris High jump
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Decathlon

Harold Marion Osborn D.O. (April 13, 1899 – April 5, 1975) was an American track athlete. He won a gold medal in Olympic decathlon and high jump in 1924 and was the first athlete to win a gold medal in both the decathlon and an individual event.[1]

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