Ken Carpenter
Athletics competitor (1913-1984) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70
William Kenneth Carpenter was an American discus thrower. He won the NCAA and AAU titles in 1935 and 1936, becoming the first two-time NCAA champion in a weight throw event from the University of Southern California (USC).
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About this person
In 1936 Carpenter won an Olympic gold medal, and between 1936 and 1940 held the American record in the discus.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1984 · aged 70
