About Eric Dunbar
Lived 1897 – 1946 (aged 49). Eric Dunbar was a British athletics competitor.
Eric Victor Dunbar (8 May 1897 – 12 September 1946) was a British/Australian hurdler, who competed at the Olympic Games.
Career Dunbar finished third behind George Trowbridge in the 120 yards hurdles event at the British 1920 AAA Championships.
One month later, he competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles.
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Who was Eric Dunbar?
British athlete
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Eric Dunbar was born on 8 May 1897.
When did Eric Dunbar die?
Eric Dunbar died on 12 September 1946.
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Eric Dunbar was an athletics competitor.
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Eric Dunbar was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Dunbar. https://biography.guide/eric-dunbar/
MLA: "Eric Dunbar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-dunbar/.
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