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John DeWitt

American football player, track and field athlete (1881-1930)

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Also known as John Riegel DeWitt

Born: October 29, 1881
Died: July 28, 1930
Birthplace: Phillipsburg
Place of death: New York City
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: athletics competitor
, American football player
Education: Princeton University

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John Riegel DeWitt was an American athlete. He played college football for Princeton from 1901 to 1903 and was selected as an All-American in 1902 and 1903. He also competed in the hammer throw, setting the world record in 1903 and winning the silver medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: John
Participant in: 1904 Summer Olympics
Sport: athletics
Sports discipline competed in: hammer throw
Mass: 198 lb
Different from: John L. DeWitt
Country for sport: United States
Place of burial: Riegelsville Union Cemetery
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