Herman Brix

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHerman Harold•Brix
Used nameHerman•Brix
Other namesBruce Bennett
Born19 May 1906 in Tacoma, Washington (USA)
Died24 February 2007 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 100 kg
AffiliationsWashington Huskies, Seattle (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

After winning the 1928 Final Trials, Herman Brix set a new Olympic record of 51-8 (15.75) on his first attempt in Amsterdam. However, he could not match the new world record of 52-0¾ (15.87) set by countryman John Kuck later in the competition. Brix won the AAU for four years straight (1928-31), the NCAA in 1927, and the AAU indoor in 1930 and 1932, his winning mark in 1930 of 51-2½ (15.61) being a new world indoor record. In 1932 he had a career best of 52-8¾ (16.07) in May, but could not maintain his form and failed to make the team for the Los Angeles Games. Herman Brix, a graduate of the University of Washington, later became a movie actor, changing his name to Bruce Bennett in 1940. He featured in the title role in several Tarzan films and was well known as the second lead in several well-known films, including Mildred Pierce.

Personal Best: SP – 16.07 (1932).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Herman Brix
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes

Errata

Date of birth also seen as 19 May 1909, but this date is as listed in obituaries.