About Charles Burroughs
Lived 1876 – 1902 (aged 25). Charles Burroughs was an American athletics competitor.
Charles Lindsay Burroughs (December 3, 1876 – November 24, 1902) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was born in Washington County, Iowa and died in Paris.
Burroughs competed in the 100 metres event, placing between 9th and 11th overall. He won his first-round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds, but finished third in his semifinal to be relegated to the repechage. There, he finished in the bottom half of the six-man field and did not qualify for the final.
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Who was Charles Burroughs?
American sprinter
When was Charles Burroughs born?
Charles Burroughs was born on 3 December 1876 in Washington County.
When did Charles Burroughs die?
Charles Burroughs died on 23 November 1902 in Paris.
What was Charles Burroughs's occupation?
Charles Burroughs was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Charles Burroughs?
Charles Burroughs was American.
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· Wikipedia: Charles Burroughs
· DBpedia: Charles Burroughs (athlete)
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