Charles Clapper

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Ellis•Clapper
Used nameCharles•Clapper
Born20 December 1875 in Memphis, Tennessee (USA)
Died14 September 1937 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
AffiliationsChicago Central YMCA, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Charles Clapper represented the Chicago Central YMCA at the 1904 Olympics. He won one match by a fall before being thrown by eventual champion, Ben Bradshaw, in the second round. In a match for third place, Clapper threw Frederick Ferguson in 54 seconds to win the bronze medal. Clapper also won the 1906 AAU title at 145 lbs.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Charles Clapper
Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze