Bud Houser

Shot Putter

Birthday September 25, 1901

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Oct 1, 1994 (93)

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About

American shot put and discus thrower who won two gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics and one gold at the 1928 Amsterdam games.

Before Fame

He attended Oxnard High School in California and had an impressive career in both of his events.

Trivia

He won gold in shot put and discus throw at the 1924 Olympics.

Family Life

He is the son of Bud Sr. and Gertrude Houser.

Associated With

He won two golds at the 1924 Olympics when swimmer Johnny Weissmuller won three gold medals himself.