Lee Priester

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLee Bryan•Priester, Jr.
Used nameLee•Priester
Born15 April 1903 in Monroe, Louisiana (USA)
Died11 June 1988 in Meridian, Mississippi (USA)
Measurements185 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsMississippi State Bulldogs, Starkville (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Lee Priester was runner-up in the 1923 NCAA javelin throw for Mississippi State. He was fourth in the 1923 AAU Meet, but made the 1924 Olympic team when he finished second at the Olympic Trials. Priester later worked as an engineer.

Personal Best: JT – 56.56 (185-7) (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Lee Priester
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 11