About Herbert Trube
Lived 1886 – 1959 (aged 72). Herbert Trube was an American athletics competitor.
Herbert Lawrence Trube (September 3, 1886 – July 13, 1959) was an American athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He competed for the United States in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the 3 mile team, where he won the silver medal with his teammates John Eisele and George Bonhag. He also participated in the five miles competition and was eliminated in the first round after being unable to finish his run.
Trube graduated from Cornell University in 1908, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger society.
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Who was Herbert Trube?
American middle distance runner (1886-1959)
When was Herbert Trube born?
Herbert Trube was born on 3 September 1886 in Brooklyn.
When did Herbert Trube die?
Herbert Trube died on 13 July 1959 in Norwalk.
What was Herbert Trube's occupation?
Herbert Trube was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Herbert Trube?
Herbert Trube was American.
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