Merritt Giffin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMerritt Hayward•Giffin
Used nameMerritt•Giffin
Born20 August 1887 in Lockport, Illinois (USA)
Died11 July 1911 in Joliet, Illinois (USA)
Measurements186 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsChicago AA, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Merritt Giffin of the Chicago AA was leading the 1908 discus throw until Martin Sheridan moved into the lead on his final throw. Giffin won the AAU discus title in 1910. He died fairly young at the age of 23 years in 1911 for unknown reasons.

Personal Best: DT – 42.06 (1908).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Merritt Giffin
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
Discus Throw, Greek Style, Men (Olympic) DNS