About David Cummings
Lived 1894 – 1987 (aged 92). David Cummings was a British athletics competitor.
David Cummings (7 May 1894 – 21 January 1987) was a British athlete who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Cummings finished third behind Joe Blewitt in the steeplechase event at the 1924 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris but was eliminated in the semi-finals of the steeplechase event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Cummings?
athletics competitor, born 1894
When was David Cummings born?
David Cummings was born on 7 May 1894 in Kilbarchan.
When did David Cummings die?
David Cummings died on 21 January 1987 in Paisley.
What was David Cummings's occupation?
David Cummings was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was David Cummings?
David Cummings was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Cummings (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Cummings. https://biography.guide/david-cummings/
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