About Commodore Cochran
Lived 1902 – 1969 (aged 66). Commodore Cochran was an American athletics competitor.
Commodore Shelton "Com" Cochran (January 20, 1902 – January 3, 1969) was an American athlete, winner of a gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Mississippi and died in San Francisco, California.
As a Mississippi State University student, Commodore Cochran won the NCAA championships in 440-yard dash in 1922 and 1923.
At the Paris Olympics, Cochran ran the opening leg in American 4 × 400 m relay team, which won the gold medal with a new world record of 3:16.0.
After his running career, Cochran coached his younger brother Roy Cochran, who won two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Commodore Cochran?
athletics competitor (1902–1969)
When was Commodore Cochran born?
Commodore Cochran was born on 20 January 1902 in Richton.
When did Commodore Cochran die?
Commodore Cochran died on 3 January 1969 in San Francisco.
What was Commodore Cochran's occupation?
Commodore Cochran was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Commodore Cochran?
Commodore Cochran was American.
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· Wikipedia: Commodore Cochran
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