Leon Butler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeon Edward•Butler
Used nameLeon•Butler
Born2 December 1892 in Big Rapids, Michigan (USA)
Died15 June 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

In 1924 the US only entered a boat in the coxed pair at the last minute. Rowing for the Penn Barge Club in 1924, Leon Butler joined up with a pair-oared shell to compete at the Olympics. Despite the inexperience of his team, seated in the bow, he helped them to a bronze medal, finishing behind Switzerland and Italy

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Leon Butler
Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze

Errata

Date of death also seen as 18 June 1973.