Wilbur Burroughs

Wilbur Gordon Burroughs Sr. (June 13, 1884 – August 6, 1960) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[3] He finished eighth in the Greek discus throw event and tenth in the traditional discus throw; his result in the shot put is unknown. He was also a member of the American tug of war team that was eliminated in the first round.[1]

Wilbur Burroughs

Wilbur Burroughs in 1908
Personal information
Born	June 13, 1884 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Died	August 6, 1960 (aged 76) Granite City, Illinois, United States
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	89 kg (196 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw
Club	Chicago AA
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	SP – 13.53 m (1908) DT – 40.93 m (1908) HT – 45.79 m (1908)[1][2]