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Basil Bennett

Athletics competitor (1894–1938)

PersonDied aged 43humanQ149458

Also known as Basil B. Bennett

Born: November 30, 1894
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2.Stated in World Athletics database
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, November 30, 1884
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1.Stated in Tilastopaja
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Died: August 19, 1938
Birthplace: Edgar County
Place of death: Maywood
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: athletics competitor
Height: 183 cm

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Basil B. Bennett was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the hammer throw, where he won the Bronze medal.

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Sex or gender: male
Participant in: 1920 Summer Olympics
Given name: Basil
Sport: athletics
Sports discipline competed in: hammer throw
Family name: Bennett
Country for sport: United States

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