Walter Wood
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Donogan•Wood |
| Used name | Walter•Wood |
| Born | 3 January 1914 in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York (USA) |
| Died | January 1972 |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 95 kg |
| Affiliations | Newark Athletic Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Walter Wood won the 1936 IC4A discus throw and placed third that year in the Olympic Trials. Wood finished 13th at the Olympics. At a meet in Praha (Prague) after the Olympics, Wood recorded his lifetime PR of 49.35. He competed for Cornell and the Newark AC.
Personal Bests: SP – 15.32 (50-3¼) (1935); DT – 49.35 (161-11) (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Walter Wood | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 13 |