About Dick Hart
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63). Dick Hart was an American long-distance runner.
Richard Lewis Hart (March 19, 1927 – February 18, 1991) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Dick Hart ran distances for the Penn Quakers, finishing in 5th at the NCAA championships in 1950, the year he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Later he became the AAU 5K champion in 1956 and won the 6-mile run in 1955.
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Who was Dick Hart?
American long-distance runner
When was Dick Hart born?
Dick Hart was born on 19 March 1927.
When did Dick Hart die?
Dick Hart died on 18 February 1991.
What was Dick Hart's occupation?
Dick Hart was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Dick Hart?
Dick Hart was American.
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