Lawrence Whitney

Lawrence "Larry" Atwood Whitney (February 2, 1891 April 24, 1941) was an American athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Lawrence Whitney
Whitney at the 1912 Olympics.
Personal information
Birth nameLawrence Atwood Whitney
Born(1891-02-02)February 2, 1891
Millbury, Massachusetts, United States
DiedApril 24, 1941(1941-04-24) (aged 50)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Alma materDartmouth College
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Event(s)Shot put
Discus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Shot put – 14.64 m (1914)
Discus throw – 41.42 m (1913)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1912 StockholmShot put
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