Bayes Norton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bayes Marshall•Norton |
| Used name | Bayes•Norton |
| Born | 23 September 1903 in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 21 October 1967 in Gambier, Ohio (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Yale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Bayes Norton competed for Yale as a sprinter and finished second in the 1924 Olympic Trials. He earned a Rhodes Scholarship and competed thru the late 20s for Oxford in both the 100y and 220y. He later became a professor of chemistry at Kenyon College. He was a government consultant and was cited for his contribution to the Manhattan Project during World War II. He was co-author of an official US Government history of science in World War II, entitled Rockets, Guns and Targets.
Personal Best: 200 – 21.8 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Bayes Norton | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 |