About Ivan Riley
Lived 1900 – 1943 (aged 42). Ivan Riley was an American athletics competitor.
Ivan Harris Riley (December 31, 1900 – October 28, 1943) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Riley competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympic Games held in Paris, France, in the 400 metre hurdles where he won the bronze medal.
The following year Riley won the British AAA Championships title in the 440 yards hurdles event at the 1925 AAA Championships. He also finished second behind Frederick Gaby in the 120 yards hurdles.
Riley ran for the Kansas State Wildcats track and field program where he won an NCAA title.
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Who was Ivan Riley?
athletics competitor (1900-1943)
When was Ivan Riley born?
Ivan Riley was born on 31 December 1900 in Newton.
When did Ivan Riley die?
Ivan Riley died on 28 October 1943 in Kansas City.
What was Ivan Riley's occupation?
Ivan Riley was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ivan Riley?
Ivan Riley was American.
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