About Dixon Boardman
Lived 1880 – 1954 (aged 74). Dixon Boardman was an American athletics competitor.
Dixon H. Boardman (March 26, 1880 in Nutley, New Jersey – October 15, 1954 in Beverly Hills, California) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Boardman competed in the 100 metres event, placing 12th or 13th overall. He finished second in his preliminary quarterfinal heat to advance to the semifinals, but there placed fourth in his heat to be eliminated.
Boardman also competed in the 400 metres, finishing in a tie for fourth place. He finished second in his semifinal (first-round) heat to qualify for the final, but was one of three Americans who refused to take part in the final because it was held on a Sunday.
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Who was Dixon Boardman?
American sprinter (1880-1954)
When was Dixon Boardman born?
Dixon Boardman was born on 26 March 1880 in Nutley.
When did Dixon Boardman die?
Dixon Boardman died on 15 October 1954 in Beverly Hills.
What was Dixon Boardman's occupation?
Dixon Boardman was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Dixon Boardman?
Dixon Boardman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dixon Boardman. https://biography.guide/dixon-boardman/
MLA: "Dixon Boardman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dixon-boardman/.
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