Robert memphis garrett biography for kids
Robert memphis garrett biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders.
Robert Garrett
| American track and field athlete Date of Birth: 24.06.1875 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Robert Garrett
- Early Career
- Olympic Games in Paris
Biography of Robert Garrett
Robert Garrett was an American track and field athlete, known for his sprinting abilities.
He was a two-time Olympic champion and a four-time medalist at the Summer Olympic Games.
Early Career
Garrett competed in four different track and field disciplines, winning a medal in each of them. On April 6, he participated in the discus throw event and emerged as the winner with a distance of 29.15 meters.
It is worth mentioning that Garrett had only learned how to throw the discus a few days before the competition.
On April 7, Garrett took part in the long jump and shot put. He won the shot put event with a throw of 11.22 meters and secured the second place in the long jump with a jump of exactly 6 meters.
On the final day of the competition, April 10, Garrett competed in th