Dimitri Zaitz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dimitri Nickitovitch•Zaitz |
| Used name | Dimitri•Zaitz |
| Born | 7 November 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 26 January 1996 in Concord, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | Boston College Eagles, Chestnut Hill (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Dimitri Zaitz was AAU shot put champion in 1936 and won the indoor AAUs in 1936-37. Zaitz was runner-up at the AAU Outdoor Meet in 1937. Zaitz was a native of the Boston area who attended Boston College, where he also played football, starting at guard. He had attended Boston English High School, where he starred in football in addition to the shot put. Zaitz was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 1971.
Personal Best: SP – 16.04i (52-7½i) (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Dimitri Zaitz | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Errata
Date of birth also seen as 17 November 1917