Richard Mason

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameRichard Keeble•Mason
Used nameRichard•Mason
Born11 October 1883 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (USA)
Died11 March 1973 in Camden, Arkansas (USA)
AffiliationsVanderbilt University
NOC United States

Biography

Dick Mason ran for Vanderbilt University, where he set several school records in the sprints, at 220 and 440 yards. He later attended law school in St. Louis. Mason eventually became a state senator in Arkansas. His son, Clifford Mason, attended the US Navy Academy and was a career naval officer, retiring as a commander after 22 years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Richard Mason
200 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
400 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS