About Harvey Lord
Lived 1878 – 1920 (aged 41). Harvey Lord was an American athletics competitor.
Harvey Hurd Lord (August 13, 1878 in Evanston, Illinois – May 3, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Lord competed in the 400 metres. He placed third in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final. He also competed in the 800 metres, again finishing third in his semifinal heat to not advance to the final.
His daughter is the writer Eda Lord.
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Who was Harvey Lord?
American sprinter (1878-1920)
When was Harvey Lord born?
Harvey Lord was born on 13 August 1878 in Evanston.
When did Harvey Lord die?
Harvey Lord died on 3 May 1920 in Chicago.
What was Harvey Lord's occupation?
Harvey Lord was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Harvey Lord?
Harvey Lord was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Lord. https://biography.guide/harvey-lord/
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