Arnold Adams

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameArnold Goldthwaite•Adams
Used nameArnold•Adams
Born14 November 1910 in Southbridge, Massachusetts (USA)
Died26 July 1965 (aged 54 years 8 months 12 days) in Quincy, Massachusetts (USA)
AffiliationsBates College
NOC United States

Biography

Arnold Adams was a reserve on the United States’ 4x400 metre relay team at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, although he did not compete. Adams attended Bates College in Maine and won the New England 440 yard title for three consecutive years.

Adams later obtained a master’s degree in education from Boston University and had a career as a mathematics teacher. He served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy during World War II. Adams was later treasurer of the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Arnold Adams
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States DNS