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| Full name | David Abbott |
| Born | (1902-03-08)March 8, 1902 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Died | May 19, 1987(1987-05-19) (aged 85) Brooksville, Maine, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | 5000 metres |
David Abbott (March 8, 1902 – May 19, 1987) was an American long-distance runner.
Career
Abbott started his career while studying at University of Illinois, where he won an NCAA national championship in the two-mile race. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in the preliminary heats.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "David Abbott Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
External links
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| 1889–1979 Amateur Athletic Union |
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| 1980–1992 The Athletics Congress |
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| 1993–present USA Track & Field |
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- 1902 births
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics
- American male long-distance runners
- American male steeplechase runners
- Olympic track and field athletes for the United States
- Sportspeople from Providence, Rhode Island
- Track and field athletes from Rhode Island
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners
- Illinois Fighting Illini men's track and field athletes
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