Charles Clapper
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Ellis•Clapper |
| Used name | Charles•Clapper |
| Born | 20 December 1875 in Memphis, Tennessee (USA) |
| Died | 14 September 1937 (aged 61 years 8 months 25 days) in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Affiliations | Chicago Central YMCA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Charles Clapper represented the Chicago Central YMCA at the 1904 Olympics. He won one match by a fall before being thrown by eventual champion, Ben Bradshaw, in the second round. In a match for third place, Clapper threw Frederick Ferguson in 54 seconds to win the bronze medal. Clapper also won the 1906 AAU title at 145 lbs.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Charles Clapper | |||
| Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |