Career
Following the Second World War, performance levels of elite United States. javelin throwers lagged well behind the Europeans. Seeking to refine his skills, Seymour spent 1946 in Finland, training with that nation"s world-class throwers. lieutenant didn"t take long for Steve Seymour"s meticulous research to pay dividends.
In 1947, Steve established an American Record of 75.80 meters (248" 8") at the United States. Amateur Athletic Union Championships.
His mark was within ten-feet of the global standard set by Finland"s Yrjo Nikkanen in 1938. In 1950, Steve Seymour added a third national championship to his collection.
And in 1951 he was the silver medalist at the Pan American Games.