Did Jim Thorpe or George S Patton Jr Win Gold for the United States of America in Decathlon at the 1912 Olympics?
The answer is Jim Thorpe.
Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete, won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He also won the gold medal in the pentathlon. However, in 1913, Thorpe was stripped of his medals after it was discovered that he had played semi-professional baseball before the Olympics, which violated the amateurism rules of the time. The medals were eventually restored to Thorpe in 1982, 30 years after his death.
George S Patton Jr, a US Army officer who later became a general during World War II, did not compete in the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics. He did compete in the modern pentathlon, but he did not win a medal.
Related Questions and Answers
- Who won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics? Jim Thorpe
- Was Jim Thorpe stripped of his medals? Yes, in 1913
- Why was Jim Thorpe stripped of his medals? Because he played semi-professional baseball before the Olympics, which violated the amateurism rules.
- When were Jim Thorpe's medals restored? In 1982
- Did George S Patton Jr win a medal in the decathlon at the 1912 Olympics? No
Related Hot Selling Products
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Shoes
- Wilson A2000 Baseball Glove
- Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver
- Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
- Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Watch
Pre：What is the meaning of the olive branch in the crest of Greece
Next：Why arent certain martial arts in the Olympics