Ralph Rose

For the Australian rules footballer, see Ralph Rose (footballer).
Ralph Rose
Ralph Rose
Personal information
Full nameRalph Waldo Rose
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
1904 St. Louis Shot put
1908 London Shot put
1912 Stockholm Two handed shot put
1904 St. Louis Discus throw
1912 Stockholm Shot put
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.

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