Leon Butler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leon Edward•Butler |
| Used name | Leon•Butler |
| Born | 2 December 1892 in Big Rapids, Michigan (USA) |
| Died | 15 June 1973 (aged 80 years 6 months 13 days) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
In 1924 the US only entered a boat in the coxed pair at the last minute. Rowing for the Penn Barge Club in 1924, Leon Butler joined up with a pair-oared shell to compete at the Olympics. Despite the inexperience of his team, seated in the bow, he helped them to a bronze medal, finishing behind Switzerland and Italy
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Leon Butler | |||
| Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) | United States | 3 | Bronze |
Errata
Date of death also seen as 18 June 1973.