Chester Newton - Wrestling

Chester Newton wrestled his way into state lore at Oregon State and then the U.S. Olympic team, winning a silver medal in 1924 Paris Games.

Newton, born in 1903, grew up in Canby and wrestled for Oregon State in the early 20s. He also competed for the Multnomah Athletic Club. In 1924, he qualified for the Olympics and met OSU teammate Robin Reed in the freestyle final at featherweight. Reed won.

Newton died in 1966. He was inducted to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class in 1980. He was inducted to the Oregon State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1991.