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(Redirected from Ruth Osborn) American discus thrower (1912–1994)
Ruth Osburn
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Discus throw

Ruth Osburn (April 24, 1912 – January 8, 1994) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri, United States.

She competed for the United States in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, where she won the Silver medal for discus throw behind teammate Lillian Copeland. She was born in Shelbyville, Missouri.

References

  1. "Ruth OSBURN - Olympic Athletics | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2018-07-20.

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US National Championship winners in women's discus throw
1923–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • OT: Since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials in Olympic years, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1932 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification
Men's track
and road athletes
Men's field athletes
Women's track athletes
Women's field athletes
Non-competing relay pool members
Coaches


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