Oscar Osthoff

Oscar Osthoff
Osthoff in 1904
Biographical details
Born(1883-03-23)March 23, 1883
DiedDecember 9, 1950(1950-12-09) (aged 67)
Playing career
Football
1907–1909Wisconsin
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1910–1911Washington State
Head coaching record
Overall5–6
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1904 St. Louis All-around dumbbell
Silver medal – second place 1904 St. Louis Two hand lift

Oscar Paul Osthoff (March 23, 1883 – December 9, 1950) was an American athlete and coach. Osthoff won the gold medal in the all-around dumbbell event and the silver medal in the two hand lift competition at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1] He later attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he lettered in four sports, he also was the sec of the athletic dept. he attended Marquette University his freshman year, he is in the University of Wisconsin athletic hall of fame. : football, track and field, gymnastics, and swimming.[2] Osthoff served as the head football coach at Washington State College—now Washington State University—from 1910 to 1911, compiling a record of 5–6.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washington State (Independent) (1910–1911)
1910 Washington State 2–3
1911 Washington State 3–3
Washington State: 5–6
Total: 5–6

References

  1. ^ "Oscar Osthoff". Olympedia. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Walker, Laurel (August 31, 2004). "100 years later, athlete's kudos come". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
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