David Bratton facts for kids
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| Born | October 1869 New York, New York |
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| Died | December 3, 1904 (aged 35) Chicago, Illinois |
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle, water polo | ||||||||||
| Club | New York Athletic Club | ||||||||||
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David Hey Bratton (born October 1869 – died December 3, 1904) was an American athlete. He was a talented water polo player and a competitive swimmer. David represented the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri.
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David Bratton's Olympic Journey
David Bratton was a member of the New York Athletic Club (NYAC). This club supported him during the 1904 Olympics. He was part of the NYAC water polo team. This team achieved great success at the Olympics.
Winning Gold in Water Polo
At the 1904 Olympics, David Bratton's water polo team won the gold medal. This was a huge accomplishment for him and his teammates. Water polo is a team sport played in water. Players try to score by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.
Swimming at the Olympics
Besides water polo, David was also a swimmer. He competed in the men's 4x50-yard freestyle relay. This was another event at the 1904 Olympics. His team, also from the NYAC, finished fourth in the final. This showed his skill in both water polo and swimming.
About David Bratton
David Bratton was born in New York City. He was a dedicated athlete. His life ended shortly after the 1904 Olympics. He passed away in Chicago in the same year. He was 35 years old.
