Ralph Rose

For the Australian rules footballer, see Ralph Rose (footballer).
Ralph Rose
Ralph Rose
Personal information
Full nameRalph Waldo Rose
NationalityAmerican
Born(1885-03-17)March 17, 1885
Healdsburg, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 1913(1913-10-16) (aged 28)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Discus throw
Hammer throw
Shot put
Tug of war
Weight throw
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Shot put: 15.54 metres (51.0 ft) (1909)
  • Discus throw: 40.81 metres (133.9 ft) (1910)
  • Hammer throw: 52.61 metres (172.6 ft) (1907)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1904 St. Louis Shot put
Gold medal – first place 1908 London Shot put
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Two handed shot put
Silver medal – second place 1904 St. Louis Discus throw
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St. Louis Hammer throw

Ralph Waldo Rose (March 17, 1885 – October 16, 1913) was an American track and field athlete. He was born in Healdsburg, California.[1]

  1. ^ "Ralph Rose". Olympedia. Retrieved February 2, 2021.