Homer Whelchel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Homer D.•Whelchel |
| Used name | Homer•Whelchel |
| Born | 31 December 1899 in Dawson County, Georgia (USA) |
| Died | 12 August 1974 in Cordele, Georgia (USA) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 83 kg |
| Affiliations | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Atlanta (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Homer Whelchel finished fifth in the 1922 NCAA javelin throw, competing for Georgia Tech, where he captained the track team in 1924. He placed third at the 1924 Olympic Trials. After the Paris Olympics, Whelchel won the javelin throw at the USA vs. British Empire meet in London.
Personal Best: JT – 58.90 (193-3) (1923).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Homer Whelchel | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 12 |
Errata
Dates of birth and death previously listed as 8 September 1898 and April 1969 respectively but these dates are for an identically named cousin.