Adam Gunn
Adam Gunn ( Adam Beattie Gunn ; born December 24, 1872 in Golspie , Sutherland , † 1934 ) was an American athlete of Scottish origin.
In 1901 and 1902 he was US champion in the all-around competition, a forerunner of today's decathlon .
At the Olympic Games in 1904 he won the silver medal in the same discipline behind the British Tom Kiely and ahead of his compatriot Truxtun Hare .
Web links
- Adam B. Gunn, Olympic Silver Medalist
- Adam Gunn in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
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| SURNAME | Gunn, Adam |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gunn, Adam Beattie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American athlete of Scottish descent |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 24, 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Golspie , Sutherland |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1934 |