Leo Sexton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Leo Sexton

athletics competitor

Date of Birth: 27-Aug-1909

Place of Birth: Danvers, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 06-Sep-1968

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Leo Sexton

  • Leo Joseph Sexton (August 27, 1909 – September 6, 1968) was an American shot putter who won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
  • Sexton was the world record holder for nearly a month in 1932.
  • Despite his large frame (1.93 m, 108 kg), he cleared 1.96 m in the high jump in 1929.
  • After retiring from sports he worked in insurance, becoming vice-president of a company in Perry, Oklahoma.

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