Melvin Idarius
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Melvin Benjamin•Idarius (-Peterson) |
| Used name | Melvin•Idarius |
| Born | 1884 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 19 April 1940 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Melvin Idarius played in the basketball tournament that was held during the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. He represented the Chicago Central YMCA that finished second in the tournament. The team played two games, defeating the Xavier Athletic Club, but losing to the Buffalo German team that won the event, and won three games by default. Idarius did not appear in either of the box scores of those two games but was known to be on the team in 1904 at the Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | USA |
Melvin Idarius | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Chicago Central YMCA | 2 |