Bob Dixon (athlete) Bob Dixon (athlete) Robert Samuel "Bob" Dixon (1907–11 January 1941) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. In a comparatively weak field, he won the gold medal at the 1934 British Empire Games ahead of the local opposition in London, throwing to beat South Africa's Harry Hart (who was winner of the shot put and discus that year). At national level, he won one javelin title at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, topping the podium in 1934. Dixon spent time in the Vancouver Police Force and played lacrosse with the New Westminster Salmonbellies
Alexander Grant (athlete) Alexander Grant (athlete) Alexander Grant (April 16, 1875 – October 13, 1946) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Grant competed in the 800 metres. He placed sixth or seventh in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final. He did not participate in the 4000 metre steeplechase. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900. Grant then dominated American distance running, as the national champion in the 1500 meter race from 1901 to 1903, the 5000 meter event in 1903 and 1904, the 10000 meter