Bird, Richard (Athlete)

Richard Leslie "Dick" Byrd ( born Richard Leslie "Dick" Byrd , May 16, 1892 - June 20, 1958) - American athlete, Olympic medalist.

Richard Bird
Richard Bird at the 1912 Olympics
general information
Full name	Richard Leslie Bird
Nicknames	Dick
Date and place of birth	May 16, 1892 ( 1892-05-16 )
Date and Place of Death	June 20, 1958 ( 1958-06-20 ) (66 years old)
Citizenship	USA
Growth
Weight
Personal records
Disk	43.84 (1919)
International medals
Olympic Games Silver Stockholm 1912 disk

Richard Bird was born in 1892 in Shiloh, Indiana . In 1912, at the Stockholm Olympics, he won a silver medal in discus throw; He also took part in competitions in throwing the disc with his left and right hands (where he became the 17th), long jumps from the spot (where he became the 8th) and high jumps from the spot (where he became the 4th). He also took part in demonstration baseball competitions.