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Allen Woodring

Allen Woodring

American sprinter

Allen Woodring (February 15, 1898 – November 15, 1982) was an American sprint runner.[3] At the 1920 Olympic trials, he failed to qualify in the 200 metres yet was selected for the national team and won the Olympic gold medal in this event.[1]

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Woodring ran for Mercersburg Academy under Jimmy Curran, before competing for the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia.[4] He graduated from Syracuse University and later worked as a salesman for the Spalding Company.[1]

After his athletics career ended he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. In his later years he moved to Florida.[5]

References

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    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Allen Woodring". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.
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    Allen Woodring. trackfield.brinkster.net
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    "Allen Woodring". Olympedia. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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    Woodring Went to Mercersburg, Harrisburg Evening Times, August 21, 1920
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    Allen Woodring, Gold Medal Winner in 1920 Olympics, Tampa Bay Times, November 17, 1982
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