About Henry Slack
Lived 1877 – 1928 (aged 51). Henry Slack was an American athletics competitor.
Henry Berry Slack (March 31, 1877 in Chicago, Illinois – July 18, 1928 in San Francisco, California) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Slack competed in the 100 metres event, placing third in his quarterfinal heat to be eliminated in the first round. He was similarly eliminated in the first round (this time, the semifinals) of the 400 metres.
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Who was Henry Slack?
American sprinter (1877–1928)
When was Henry Slack born?
Henry Slack was born on 31 March 1877 in Chicago.
When did Henry Slack die?
Henry Slack died on 18 July 1928 in San Francisco.
What was Henry Slack's occupation?
Henry Slack was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Henry Slack?
Henry Slack was American.
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