Sherman Landers
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Sherman George•Landers |
| Used name | Sherman•Landers |
| Born | 24 March 1898 in Oregon, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 15 May 1994 (aged 96 years 1 month 22 days) in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
On 7 June 1919, Sherman Landers ran on relay team for the University of Pennsylvania that set world record at both 4x110y and 4x220y. The 4x110y record was the first IAAF-approved world record for that distance. Landers was a versatile athlete, winning the AAU title in the triple jump in 1919-20, and in the pole vault in 1916. He also competed for the Chicago AA.
Personal Best: TJ – 14.83 (48-7¾) (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Sherman Landers | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 5 |