Leo Joseph Sexton (August 27, 1909 – September 6, 1968) was an American shot putter who won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Sexton was the world record holder for nearly a month in 1932. Despite his large frame (1.93 m, 108 kg), he cleared 1.96 m in the high jump in 1929. After retiring from sports he worked in insurance, becoming vice-president of a company in Perry, Oklahoma.[1][2]

Leo Sexton
Leo Sexton at the 1932 Olympics
Personal information
BornAugust 27, 1909
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States
DiedSeptember 6, 1968 (aged 59)
Perry, Oklahoma, United States
Alma materGeorgetown University
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventShot put
ClubNYAC, New York
Achievements and titles
Personal best16.16 m (1932)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Shot put

References

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  1. ^ a b Leo Sexton. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Leo Sexton. trackfield.brinkster.net
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Records
Preceded by Shot put world record holder
August 27, 1932 – September 24, 1932
Succeeded by