| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1889 Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 16 March 1954 (aged 65) Cheltenham, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long distance |
| Club | Polytechnic Harriers |
Laurence Michael Cummins (12 January 1889 - 16 March 1954) was an Irish long-distance and steeplechase runner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Career
Cummins finished second behind Percy Hodge in the 2 miles steeplechase event at the 1919 AAA Championships.
The following year at the 1920 Olympic Games, he placed 26th in the individual cross country, competing for Great Britain.
Four times he participated in the International Cross Country Championships with following rankings:
References
- ^ "Olympedia – Larry Cummins". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "AAA Championships". Daily Herald. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Amateur Champions". Daily Record. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- Profile at Sports-Reference.com (Internet Archive)
- Athletes File at Athchamps (Internet Archive)
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