Jack Egan ( born Jack Joseph Egan , real name Frank Joseph Floyd ) ( May 27, 1878 - March 15, 1950 ) - American boxer , participant in the 1904 Summer Olympics .
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At the 1904 Games in St. Louis, Igen competed in lightweight (up to 61.2 kg) and welterweight (up to 65.8 kg). [1] . In the first competition, he won a silver medal, and in the second - a bronze medal.
However, later, when it became clear that Igen performed under a pseudonym, he was deprived of all his awards, since according to the rules of the organization that organized the Olympic competitions, athletes had to perform under their own names.
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- ↑ Despite the weight categories, athletes at the Games could compete in several disciplines at once