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Robert Garrett
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Robert Garrett (1875–1961) was an American athletics competitor, financier, banker, and collector. Born in Baltimore County, he represented the United States in athletics at the 1896 and 1900 Summer Olympics. His competitive disciplines included the discus throw, high jump, long jump, and shot put. Garrett was educated at Princeton University and was a member of the Republican Party and the Presbyterian faith.
In addition to his athletic career, Garrett was a member of the American Historical Association and the fraternity Alpha Delta Phi. He was the sibling of John W. Garrett. Garrett died in Baltimore on April 25, 1961.
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Key facts
- Born
- May 24, 1875, Baltimore County, Maryland , U.S.
- Died
- April 25, 1961 (1961-04-25) (aged 85), Baltimore, Maryland , U.S.
- Height
- 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Weight
- 81 kg (179 lb; 12.8 st)
- Sport
- Athletics
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Robert
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Baltimore County
- Place of death
- Baltimore
- Sibling
- John W. Garrett
- Occupation
- politician
- Educated at
- Princeton University
- Political party
- Republican Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Presbyterianism
- Participant in
- athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
- Sport
- athletics
- Country for sport
- United States
- Mass
- 81
- Image
- BASA-3K-7-422-22-Robert Garrett throwing the discus at 1896 Summer Olympics.jpg
- Height
- 188
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- date of death
- 1961-04-25
- date of birth
- 1875-06-24
- Commons category
- Robert Garrett (athlete, 1875)
- Commons gallery
- Robert Garrett
- sports discipline competed in
- standing triple jump
- member of
- Alpha Delta Phi
- place of burial
- Green Mount Cemetery
- P13311
- ridesharing company
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Encyclopedic overview
Robert S. Garrett (May 24, 1875 – April 25, 1961) was an American athlete, as well as investment banker and philanthropist in Baltimore, Maryland and financier of several important archeological excavations. Garrett was the first modern Olympic champion in discus throw as well as shot put. With six Olympic medals, he is one of the most successful track and field Olympiansof all time.
Early and family life
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