Cy Young (javelin thrower)
Young, circa 1950 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 23, 1928 Modesto, California, US | ||||||||||||||
| Died | December 6, 2017 (aged 89) Modesto, California, US | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Cy C. Young Jr. (July 23, 1928 – December 6, 2017) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw. He is the only American male to earn Olympic gold in the event.