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    John Gallagher (athlete)

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    John Gallagher
    Personal information
    NationalityAmerican
    Born(1890-04-13)April 13, 1890
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    DiedMay 13, 1950(1950-05-13) (aged 60)
    Sport
    SportLong-distance running
    EventMarathon

    John J. Gallagher (April 13, 1890 – May 13, 1950) was an American long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

    He later attended Georgetown University, becoming captain of its track team. He left school, and became physical director for the Chester Shipbuilding Company in Chester, Pennsylvania in April 1918.[3]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "John Gallagher". Olympedia. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
    2. ^ "John Gallagher Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
    3. ^ "Gallagher Appointed". Charleston Daily Mail. April 9, 1918. p. 10. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via NewspaperArchive.

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