Otto Anderson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto Kenneth•Anderson
Used nameOtto•Anderson
Born28 October 1900 in Guthrie, Oklahoma (USA)
Died15 November 1963 in Pasadena, California (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsUSC Trojans, Los Angeles (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Otto Anderson competed in the 1924 Olympic decathlon after finishing fourth at the Olympic Trials. At the AAU Championship he was runner-up in the decathlon in 1925 and in the 220 hurdles in 1922. He competed for the Los Angeles AC and Hollywood AC, after attending the University of Southern California.

Personal Best: Dec – 6634 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Otto Anderson
Decathlon, Men (Olympic) DNF