Lawrence Roberts
South African high jumper
About Lawrence Roberts
Lived 1903 – 1977 (aged 73). Lawrence Roberts was a South African high jumper.
Lawrence Frederick Roberts also known as Bob Roberts (1 July 1903 – 8 March 1977) was a South African track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Roberts studied at St John's College, Cambridge.
Roberts finished third behind Larry Stanley in the high jump event at the 1924 AAA Championships.
Shortly afterwards he was selected for the South African team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where he finished eighth in the 1924 high jump event.
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Who was Lawrence Roberts?
South African high jumper (1903-1977)
When was Lawrence Roberts born?
Lawrence Roberts was born on 1 July 1903.
When did Lawrence Roberts die?
Lawrence Roberts died on 8 March 1977.
What was Lawrence Roberts's occupation?
Lawrence Roberts was a high jumper.
What nationality was Lawrence Roberts?
Lawrence Roberts was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lawrence Roberts (athlete)
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