Myer Prinstein
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About
American athlete who won four Olympic gold medals at the beginning of the 20th Century, winning in the long jump and triple jump.
Before Fame
He was captain of the Syracuse track team in college.
Trivia
He set a long jump world record of 7.235 m (23' 8⅞") in 1898.
Family Life
He was the son of Jacob and Julia Prinstein.
Associated With
He is a member of the International Jewish Hall of Fame along with baseball legend Hank Greenberg.
