Nelson Alexander Gray (May 20, 1911 – October 10, 1982) was an American weight thrower. He had his best achievements in the shot put, in 1932, when he placed second at the AAU championships and fifth at the Summer Olympics; that year he was ranked eighth in the world. Gray lived most of his life in Upland, California, and owned a citrus grove there.[1]
 Gray in 1931 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 20, 1911 Upland, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1982 (aged 71) Upland, California, U.S. |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put, discus throw |
| Club | Olympic Club, San Francisco |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | SP – 15.84 m (1932) DT – 46.45 m (1933)[1][2] |
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- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Nelson Gray". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
- ^ Nelson Gray. trackfield.brinkster.net
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