Ray Watson (athlete)
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Ray Bates Watson was an American
track and field athlete
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Garden City, Kansas
and died in Quincy, Illinois
.
At the age of thirteen lost his right hand in a shooting accident. Was occasionally referred to (erroneously) as "the one-arm wonder"
Attended Kansas State where he is remembered as the first "Kansas Miler"
In 1920 he finished eighth in the 3000 metre steeplechase competition
.
Four years later he finished seventh in the 1500 metres event
.
At the 1928 Olympics he finished ninth in the 800 metres competition.
Anchor of four mile relay team which held world record for many years.
Honorary life member Illinois athletic club.
Taught chemistry and coached track at Quincy High School.
United States
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track and field athlete
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
.
He was born in Garden City, Kansas
Garden City, Kansas
Garden City is a city in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 26,658. The city is home to Garden City Community College and the Lee Richardson Zoo, the largest zoological park in western Kansas.-History:In February 1878, James...
and died in Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
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At the age of thirteen lost his right hand in a shooting accident. Was occasionally referred to (erroneously) as "the one-arm wonder"
Attended Kansas State where he is remembered as the first "Kansas Miler"
In 1920 he finished eighth in the 3000 metre steeplechase competition
Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre steeplechase
The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Sixteen runners from six nations competed....
.
Four years later he finished seventh in the 1500 metres event
Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, July 9, 1924 and on Thursday, July 10, 1924.As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference....
.
At the 1928 Olympics he finished ninth in the 800 metres competition.
Anchor of four mile relay team which held world record for many years.
Honorary life member Illinois athletic club.
Taught chemistry and coached track at Quincy High School.