Russell Van Horn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Russell•Van Horn
Used nameRussell•Van Horn
Born30 July 1885 in ?, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died11 March 1970 in Wickenburg, Arizona (USA)
Measurements61 kg
AffiliationsSouth Broadway AC, St. Louis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Russell van Horn’s one victory in the 1904 Olympics was over Art Seward, who was disqualified for lack of aggressiveness. Van Horn, from the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, then lost by decision to eventual champion Harry Spanjer. Later Van Horn worked as a firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department in Ohio.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Russell Van Horn
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver