About John Cregan
Lived 1878 – 1965 (aged 87). John Cregan was an American athletics competitor.
John Francis Cregan (January 29, 1878 – December 26, 1965) was an early twentieth century American athlete who specialised in the 800 metres.
Biography Creagn born in Schenectady, New York, attended Princeton University. He finished second in the 880 yards at the British 1900 AAA Championships.
Creagn participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the silver medal in the men's 800 metres event. He died in Philadelphia.
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Who was John Cregan?
athletics competitor (1878–1965)
When was John Cregan born?
John Cregan was born on 29 January 1878 in New York City.
When did John Cregan die?
John Cregan died on 26 December 1965 in Philadelphia.
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John Cregan was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Cregan?
John Cregan was American.
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