Richard Sheldon (July 9, 1878 in Rutland, Vermont – January 23, 1935 in New York, New York) was the winner of the gold medal in the men's shot put at the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. Sheldon, an American, won with a throw of 14.10 m. He also won a bronze medal in the discus throw. Sheldon's brother Lewis competed at the same Olympics, winning two bronze medals in jumping events. References External links American male shot putters American male discus throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1900 Summer Olympics 1878 births 1935 deaths Medalists at the 1900 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in track and field People from Rutland (city), Vermont Track and field athletes from Vermont Yale Bulldogs football players Players of American football from Vermont