About Harrison Smith
Lived 1876 – 1947 (aged 70). Harrison Smith was an American athletics competitor.
Harrison Preserved Smith (November 5, 1876 — August 24, 1947 ), was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Smith competed in college for Yale. Smith competed in the 800 metres. He placed somewhere between fourth and sixth in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harrison Smith?
American distance runner (1876–1947)
When was Harrison Smith born?
Harrison Smith was born on 5 November 1876 in Winchester.
When did Harrison Smith die?
Harrison Smith died on 24 August 1947 in Upper Montclair.
What was Harrison Smith's occupation?
Harrison Smith was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Harrison Smith?
Harrison Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harrison Smith (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harrison Smith. https://biography.guide/harrison-smith-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Harrison Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harrison-smith-athletics-competitor/.
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