About Ray Dodge
Lived 1900 – 1985 (aged 84). Ray Dodge was an American middle-distance runner.
Raymond Edgar Dodge (August 4, 1900 – March 28, 1985) was an American middle-distance runner who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Dodge placed sixth in the 800 metres at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. The following year he finished third behind Cecil Griffiths in the 880 yards event at the British 1925 AAA Championships.
He won the AAU indoor title in the 1,000 yards in 1926. Outdoors he placed third at the AAU Championships in 1924 and 1927.
After retiring from competitions Dodge founded and ran metalworks that produced the Oscars for the Academy Awards.
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Who was Ray Dodge?
American middle-distance runner
When was Ray Dodge born?
Ray Dodge was born on 4 August 1900 in Woodburn.
When did Ray Dodge die?
Ray Dodge died on 28 March 1985 in Key Biscayne.
What was Ray Dodge's occupation?
Ray Dodge was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Ray Dodge?
Ray Dodge was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Dodge. https://biography.guide/ray-dodge/
MLA: "Ray Dodge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-dodge/.
Chicago: "Ray Dodge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-dodge/.
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