About Daniel Kelly
Lived 1883 – 1920 (aged 36). Daniel Kelly was an American athletics competitor.
Daniel Joseph Kelly (September 1, 1883 – April 9, 1920) was an American long jumper and sprinter.
He attended the University of Portland's Columbia Prep high school, where in 1905, he broke the existing world record for the Long Jump with a jump of 22 feet, 1-1/4 inches. He later attended the University of Oregon, where in 1906, he equaled the world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes in the same day. In 1908, Kelly briefly joined the Irish American Athletic Club, and competed for the United States in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the long jump where he won the silver medal. He is a member of the University of Oregon Athletic Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Daniel Kelly?
American long jumper and sprinter (1883-1920)
When was Daniel Kelly born?
Daniel Kelly was born on 1 September 1883 in Pueblo.
When did Daniel Kelly die?
Daniel Kelly died on 9 April 1920 in Fernie.
What was Daniel Kelly's occupation?
Daniel Kelly was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Daniel Kelly?
Daniel Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Daniel Kelly (athlete)
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