About Lester Stevens
Lived 1884 – 1972 (aged 87–88). Lester Stevens was an American athletics competitor.
Lester Barber Stevens (February 28, 1884, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – January 1972, in Waukesha, Wisconsin) was an American athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 100 meters, Stevens won his first round heat with a time of 11.2 seconds to advance to the semifinals. There, he placed fourth in his race and did not advance to the final.
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Who was Lester Stevens?
American athlete
When was Lester Stevens born?
Lester Stevens was born on 28 February 1884.
When did Lester Stevens die?
Lester Stevens died in 1972.
What was Lester Stevens's occupation?
Lester Stevens was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Lester Stevens?
Lester Stevens was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lester Stevens. https://biography.guide/lester-stevens/
MLA: "Lester Stevens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lester-stevens/.
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