Paul Jessup
Paul Jessup ( Paul Boulet Jessup; born September 23, 1908 in Bellingham , Washington , † October 27, 1992 in Palm Beach ) was an American discus thrower .
In 1930 he became US champion with the world record throw of 51.73 m. In 1931 he defended his title, and in 1932 he qualified as US runner-up for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles , where he was eighth.
Starting for the University of Washington , he became an NCAA champion in 1930 .
Personal best
- Shot put : 15.44 m, April 26, 1930, Palo Alto
- Discus throw: 51.73 m, August 23, 1930, Pittsburgh
Web links
- Paul Jessup in the trackfield.brinkster.net database (English)
- Paul Jessup in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jessup, Paul |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jessup, Paul Boulet |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American discus thrower |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 23, 1908 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bellingham |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 27, 1992 |
| Place of death | Palm Beach |