Robert Hewitt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Donald•Hewitt
Used nameRobert•Hewitt
Born27 July 1906 in Traverse City, MichiganUSA
Died18 January 1978 (aged 71 years 5 months 22 days) in Houghton Lake, MichiganUSA
AffiliationsUniversity of Michigan — Ann Arbor, MichiganUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Robert Hewitt wrestled bantamweight freestyle at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics, finishing fifth. He competed for the University of Michigan. Hewitt was a two-time runner-up at the NCAA Championships, was twice Big 10 Champion, and was AAU Champion from 1928-30. Hewitt served in the US Army from 1942-45.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Robert Hewitt
Bantamweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 5