title: Basil Bennett
text: # Basil Bennett
  
  Basil B. Bennett (November 30, 1894 – August 19, 1938) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the hammer throw where he won the Bronze medal.
  
  He was born in Dudley, Illinois and died in Maywood, Illinois.
  
  