Thomas Scott: archer profile
Thomas Foster Scott was an American archer who competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Dry-fire warning
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| Represents | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1833 to 1911 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Men's archery |
| Wikidata summary | American archer, born 1833 |
Field notes
Thomas Foster Scott was an American archer who competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics. Born in Warren, Ohio, Scott competed in the men's double American round and the men's double York round, but did not win any medals. Scott, who competed in the events at the age of 71 years and 260 days, was the oldest person to compete in an archery event at the Olympics. He died six years later, in Norwood, Ohio. Scott's daughter, Matilda Howell, was also an Olympic archer who won three gold medals.
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Sources: Wikidata (Q16043801) · Wikipedia