Walter McClure
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Rayburn•McClure |
| Used name | Walter•McClure |
| Born | 24 August 1892 in Junction City, Oregon (USA) |
| Died | 12 April 1959 in Portland, Oregon (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Multnomah AC, Portland (USA) / California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Walter McClure made the 1912 Olympic Team by winning the Western Olympic Trial at 1,500 metres. He ran for the University of Oregon and the Multnomah AC. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army infantry in 1916. He served in World War I and later with Gen. John Pershing in the Mexican Border War campaign. McClure eventually reached the rank of colonel. For his service he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart.
Personal Bests: 800 – unknown; 1500 – 4:03.4 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Walter McClure | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h1 r1/3 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| Baseball (Baseball/Softball) | USA |
Walter McClure | ||||
| Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | 1 | ||||
| Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | US West "Finlands" | 2 |