Miles Burke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMiles J.•Burke
Used nameMiles•Burke
Born15 January 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
Died25 December 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
Measurements160 cm / 49 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Miles Burke of St. Louis lost his only match in the flyweight division in 1904 but still won a silver medal. Burke weighed 107+ lbs. (49 kg.), over the weight limit for the class, but there were only two entrants so he was permitted to box. Burke worked for one of the St. Louis newspapers at the time. He died of chronic alcoholism.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Miles Burke
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver