About Horace Brown
Lived 1898 – 1983 (aged 85). Horace Brown was an American long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Horace Hallock "Hal" Brown (March 30, 1898 – December 25, 1983) was an American long-distance runner. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 3000 meter team race where he won the gold medal together with his teammates Arlie Schardt and Ivan Dresser.
Brown won the 1916 New England Intercollegiate Cross Country meet, leading Williams College to the team title. After serving in World War I, he won the two miles at the 1920 IC4A championships in 9:27.6, establishing a Williams College record that stood until 1973. He won the 5000 meters at the 1920 US Olympic trials, qualifying for the Olympics in Antwerp.
He was born in Madison, New Jersey and died in Houston, Texas.
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Who was Horace Brown?
American long-distance runner
When was Horace Brown born?
Horace Brown was born on 30 March 1898 in Morris County.
When did Horace Brown die?
Horace Brown died on 25 December 1983 in Houston.
What was Horace Brown's occupation?
Horace Brown was a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Horace Brown?
Horace Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hal Brown (athlete)
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