Elbert Root
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Elbert Alonzo•Root |
| Used name | Elbert•Root |
| Born | 20 July 1915 in Charleston, South Carolina (USA) |
| Died | 15 July 1983 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Affiliations | Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After winning the 1936 U.S. Olympic platform trials, Elbert Root took the silver medal at the Berlin Games, finishing second to Marshall Wayne, who had only placed third at the tryouts. Root, who competed for the Detroit AC, won the AAU highboard in 1937 and 1938. He turned professional and toured with Billy Rose’s Aquacades before seeing service with the Marine Corps in World War II.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | USA |
Elbert Root | |||
| Platform, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |