| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 31, 1899 Dawson County, Georgia, United States |
| Died | August 12, 1974 (aged 74) Cordele, Georgia, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
Homer Whelchel (December 31, 1899 – August 12, 1974) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Representing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets track and field team, Whelchel finished 5th at the 1922 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
References
- ^ "Homer Whelchel". Olympedia. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Homer Whelchel Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ Homer Whelchel at Olympedia (archive)
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