Nelson Gray

Nelson Gray
Gray in 1931
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1911-05-20)May 20, 1911
Upland, California, U.S.
Died October 10, 1982(1982-10-10) (aged 71)
Upland, California, U.S.
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Shot put, discus throw
Club Olympic Club, San Francisco
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) SP – 15.84 m (1932)
DT – 46.45 m (1933)[1][2]

Nelson Alexander Gray (May 20, 1911 – October 10, 1982) was an American weight thrower. He had his best achievements in the shot put, in 1932, when he placed second at the AAU championships and fifth at the Summer Olympics; that year he was ranked eighth in the world. Gray lived most of his life in Upland, California, and owned a citrus grove there.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Nelson Gray". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
  2. Nelson Gray. trackfield.brinkster.net
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