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1900 Paris | 800 metres |
John Francis Cregan (January 29, 1878 – December 26, 1965) was an early twentieth century American athlete who specialised in the 800 metres. He participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the Silver medal in the Men's 800 metres event. [1] He was born in Schenectady, New York and died in Philadelphia. [2] He attended Princeton University. [3]
References
- ^ Mallon, Bill (1998). The 1900 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-7864-4064-1. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "John Cregan". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "In The Olympics". www.goprincetontigers.com. Princeton University. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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