Richard Sheldon (athlete)

Richard Sheldon
Personal information
BornJuly 9, 1878
DiedJanuary 23, 1935 (aged 56)
New York, U.S.
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Shot / Discus / Hammer
ClubNYAC
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's athletics
Olympic Games
1900 Paris Shot Put
1900 Paris Discus

Richard Sheldon (July 9, 1878 in Rutland, Vermont – January 23, 1935 in New York), was the winner of the gold medal in the men's shot put at the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France.