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Leon Butler
Full name: Leon Edward Butler
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Born: December 2, 1892 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States
Died: June 18, 1973
Affiliations: Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Rowing
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
Rowing for the Penn Barge Club in 1924, Leon Butler joined up with a pair-oared shell when, at the last minute, the United States decided to enter a boat in this event at the Olympics. Despite the inexperience of his team, seated in the bow, he helped them to a bronze medal, finishing behind Switzerland and Italy |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer | 31 | Paris | Rowing | Men's Coxed Pairs | United States | USA | 3 | Bronze |
Men's Coxed Pairs
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Partner | Phase | Unit | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer | 31 | Paris | Rowing | United States | USA | Harold Wilson | Final | ||
| 1924 Summer | 31 | Paris | Rowing | United States | USA | Harold Wilson | Round One | Heat One | 7:41.0 |
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