About John Gray
Lived 1894 – 1942 (aged 47). John Gray was an American athletics competitor and long-distance runner.
John Joseph Gray (December 24, 1894 – June 12, 1942) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gray?
American 10,000 metres runner (1894-1942)
When was John Gray born?
John Gray was born on 24 December 1894 in Philadelphia.
When did John Gray die?
John Gray died on 12 June 1942 in Philadelphia.
What was John Gray's occupation?
John Gray was an athletics competitor and long-distance runner.
What nationality was John Gray?
John Gray was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gray (runner, born 1894)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gray. https://biography.guide/john-gray-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "John Gray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gray-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "John Gray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gray-athletics-competitor/.
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