About Larry Cummins
Lived 1889 – 1954 (aged 64–65). Larry Cummins was an Irish and British long-distance runner and steeplechase runner.
Laurence Michael Cummins (12 January 1889 - 16 March 1954) was an Irish long-distance and steeplechase runner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Career Cummins finished second behind Percy Hodge in the 2 miles steeplechase event at the 1919 AAA Championships.
The following year at the 1920 Olympic Games, he placed 26th in the individual cross country, competing for Great Britain.
Four times he participated in the International Cross Country Championships with following rankings:
1920: 5 1921: 7 1922: 30 1927: 33
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Who was Larry Cummins?
Irish long-distance runner
When was Larry Cummins born?
Larry Cummins was born in 1889 in Kinsale.
When did Larry Cummins die?
Larry Cummins died on 16 March 1954 in Cheltenham.
What was Larry Cummins's occupation?
Larry Cummins was a long-distance runner and steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Larry Cummins?
Larry Cummins was Irish and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Cummins. https://biography.guide/larry-cummins/
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