Paul Jessup (athlete)

Paul Jessup
Jessup in 1930
Personal information
BornSeptember 23, 1908
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
DiedOctober 27, 1992 (aged 84)
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Shot put, discus throw
ClubWAC, Seattle
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)SP – 15.44 m (1930)
DT – 51.73 m (1930)

Paul Boulet Jessup (September 23, 1908 – October 27, 1992) was an American discus thrower and shot putter. He set a discus world record in 1930 and was a leading favorite for the 1932 Summer Olympics, but only placed eighth in the Olympic final.