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Charles Clapper

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Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Ellis•Clapper
Used nameCharles•Clapper
Born20 December 1875 in Memphis, Tennessee (USA)
Died14 September 1937 (aged 61 years 8 months 25 days) in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
AffiliationsChicago Central YMCA, Chicago (USA)
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United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Charles Clapper represented the Chicago Central YMCA at the 1904 Olympics. He won one match by a fall before being thrown by eventual champion, Ben Bradshaw, in the second round. In a match for third place, Clapper threw Frederick Ferguson in 54 seconds to win the bronze medal. Clapper also won the 1906 AAU title at 145 lbs.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Wrestling 👁 Image
USA
Charles Clapper
Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze