| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Abbott |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 8, 1902 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Died | May 19, 1987 (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.[1]
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.
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