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Bill Burton
Full name: William Edward "Bill" Burton
Gender: Male
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
Born: March 29, 1915
Died: May 13, 1984 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Affiliations: US Army, (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
William Burton was a surprise qualifier for the 1948 Olympic team in the discus throw, as he had never placed at the NCAA or AAU Meet. But he finished third at the Trials, when he recorded his PR of 49.93 (163-9¾) in the qualifying round, which carried over for the final marks. Personal Best: DT – 49.93 (163-9¾) (1948). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 33 | London | Athletics | Men's Discus Throw | United States | USA | 13 QR |
Men's Discus Throw
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 33 | London | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | 13 | 43.78 |
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