Albert Bechestobill
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Albert John•Bechestobill |
| Used name | Albert•Bechestobill |
| Nick/petnames | Chesty |
| Born | 27 March 1879 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Died | 1 July 1959 (aged 80 years 3 months 5 days) in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm |
| Affiliations | St. Louis AAA, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Albert Bechestobill competed in welterweight freestyle wrestling at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. He represented the St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) and was the 1906 AAU middleweight wrestling champion. An all-around athlete, he also competed in cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and track. Bechestobill later worked as a salesman for the Sinclair Refining Company.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Albert Bechestobill | |||
| Welterweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | AC r1/4 | |||||
| Athletics | USA |
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| 880 yards, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 4 |