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David Jacobs

1888 – 1976

Jewish British sprinter who won a gold medal at the Olympic games

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About David Jacobs

Lived 1888 – 1976 (aged 88). David Jacobs was a British sprinter.

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Important facts

Born

30 April 1888, Cardiff

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 June 1976, Llandudno

Occupation

Sprinter

Nationality

United Kingdom

Also known as

David Henry Jacobs

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Jacobs's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Jacobs?

Jewish British sprinter who won a gold medal at the Olympic games (1888–1976)

When was David Jacobs born?

David Jacobs was born on 30 April 1888 in Cardiff.

When did David Jacobs die?

David Jacobs died on 6 June 1976 in Llandudno.

What was David Jacobs's occupation?

David Jacobs was a sprinter.

What nationality was David Jacobs?

David Jacobs was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Jacobs

· Wikidata: Q690597

· DBpedia: David Jacobs (Welsh athlete)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Jacobs. https://biography.guide/david-jacobs-sprinter/

MLA: "David Jacobs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-jacobs-sprinter/.

Chicago: "David Jacobs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-jacobs-sprinter/.

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