Walker_Smith_(hurdler)
Walker Smith (hurdler)
American hurdler
Walker Breeze Smith (November 1, 1896 – February 27, 1993) was an American track and field athlete.[1] Smith attended Cornell University, where he set records in hurdling.[2] He was the IC4A Champion in 1919 in 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles. The year before he placed second in both events.[3]
Smith competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He finished in 5th place.[4] In 1978, Smith was inducted into the Cornell University Hall of Fame.[5]