Alton Terry
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Floy Alton•Terry |
| Used name | Alton•Terry |
| Born | 24 November 1912 in Brady, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 13 July 2003 in Houston, Texas (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Hardin-Simmons College |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Alton Terry was NCAA javelin champion in 1936, and placed third in the javelin at the 1937 AAUs. He also won the javelin at the Drake Relays in 1936, setting an American record of 67.86 on 25 April. Terry set two further American javelin records, throwing 68.95 on 20 June 1936 in Chicago, and then 69.85 on 17 April 1937 at the Kansas Relays. In 1937 he won the javelin at the Drake, Kansas, and Texas Relays. He competed for Hardin-Simmons College and the Olympic Club.
Personal Best: JT – 69.85 (229-2) (1937).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Alton Terry | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 6 |