Donald Favor

Donald Emerson "Don" Favor (February 16, 1913 – November 13, 1984) was an American hammer thrower. He was national champion in 1934 and placed sixth at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Career

Representing the University of Maine, Favor won the hammer throw at the 1934 IC4A championships, throwing 170 ft 9 in (52.04 m) and narrowly defeating Rhode Island State's Henry Dreyer. At the NCAA championships later that summer Favor placed third, losing to Dreyer and 1932 Olympic bronze medalist Peter Zaremba (who had been third in the IC4A meet), but at the national (AAU) championships Favor again defeated both Zaremba and Dreyer, throwing 163 ft 5 ³⁄₄ in (49.82 m) for his first and only national title.

After completing his studies Favor became a teacher at his former high school, Deering High in Portland, Maine, but he continued throwing. He did not enter the 1936 Olympic season as a favorite to qualify for the American team, but at the Eastern Tryouts, a semi-final qualifying meet, he threw 177 ft 4 in (54.05 m), which was his personal best. At the final Olympic Trials Favor threw 167 ft 6 in (51.05 m) and placed third behind Dreyer and another Rhode Islander, Bill Rowe; he qualified for the Olympics by less than eight inches, his margin over Chester Cruikshank, who placed fourth.

Favor

Favor, Favour, (see spelling differences) or Favors, may refer to:

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Favor (song)

"Favor" is a song by American recording artist Lonny Bereal, featuring guest vocals from American singer Kelly Rowland. Originally recorded by Chris Brown, Lonny Bereal, Teyana Taylor. Written by Ester Dean, Rickey Deleon, Dee1 and Lonny Bereal. It was released by Notifi Music Group as the lead single from his upcoming debut album The Love Train on May 17, 2011, and has since debuted at number 85 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Favor" was first released onto YouTube on 4 July 2011 at a total length of four minutes and five seconds. It was directed by Juwan Lee and produced by Adiclere Hunter.

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Donald

The masculine given name Donald is a version of the Scottish Gaelic name Domhnall (and variants Dómhnall, Dòmhnall,Domhnull, and Dòmhnull), historically the standard Anglicization of the name in Scotland. The name is ultimately derived from the Proto-Celtic world elements dubno ("world") and val ("rule"). The final -d on Donald is partly derived from a misinterpretation of the Gaelic pronunciation by English-speakers, and partly associated with the spelling of similar sounding Germanic-language names, such as Ronald. A short form of Donald is Don. Pet forms of Donald include Donnie, Donny, and Dolly. The feminine given name Donella is derived from Donald.Donald has numerous other Celtic-language cognates: Irish Dónal (Anglicised as Donal and Donall),Old Irish Domnall, Welsh Dyfnwal, Old Welsh Dumngual, Cumbric Dumngual, and Common Celtic *Dumno-ualos ("world-wielder"). Although the feminine given name Donna is sometimes used as a feminine form of Donald, the names are not etymologically related.

Donald (singer)

Donald Moatshe (born 7 February 1985), commonly known by the monomyn Donald, is a South African Afro-soul singer, songwriter, recording artist and entertainer, originally from the town of Rustenburg, in the North-West province.

Life and music career

Donald was born in the village of Kraalhoek in the North West province. He began singing at a young age in the church choir, and this is where his musical talent was discovered.

In the year 2008, he inked a recording deal with South African DJ Cleo on his Will of Steel imprint. The label released his debut album, which received a luke-warm reception. He departed from the DJ Cleo's label, and started is own imprint, D-Exclusive in 2011, and began production on his sophomore album Train of Love there.

He rose to fame in 2011 with his debut single I Deserve, which later appeared on his much anticipated and critically acclaimed sophomore album Love Train, which was released in 2012. He released three singles from the album, titled I Deserve, Denial, and Over the Moon. I Deserve topped the RAMs Top 100 & Top 40 Charts, as well as entering the Top 10 on the Media Guide charts, instantly making him a household name in South Africa. The success of the album brought him much attention, enabling him to make appearances on South African TV shows, Rhythm City, 3Talk with Noeleen, MTV Base, Vuzu and various others.

Donald (surname)

Donald is a surname. It can be written in Scottish Gaelic as MacDhòmhnaill.

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