Melvin Dalton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Melvin Joseph•Dalton |
| Used name | Melvin•Dalton |
| Born | 15 March 1906 in Newark, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 13 October 1983 in St. Cloud, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Seton Hall Pirates, South Orange, New Jersey (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Melvin Dalton finished third in the 1928 AAU steeplechase, which doubled as the Olympic Trials that year. He ran for Seton Hall University. In 1925 Dalton was undefeated in all his college cross-country races and 2-miles track races. In 1980 he was inducted into the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame. Dalton became a priest.
Personal Best: 3000S – 9:33.6 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Melvin Dalton | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 7 |