About Walter Drumheller
Lived 1878 – 1958 (aged 79). Walter Drumheller was an American athletics competitor and dentist.
Walter Edwin Drumheller (November 9, 1878 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania – May 18, 1958 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Drumheller competed in the 400 metres. He placed fifth in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final. Similarly, he placed sixth or seventh in the first round semifinals of the 800 metres and did not advance to the final.
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Who was Walter Drumheller?
American sprinter (1878-1958)
When was Walter Drumheller born?
Walter Drumheller was born on 9 November 1878 in Sunbury.
When did Walter Drumheller die?
Walter Drumheller died on 18 May 1958 in Sunbury.
What was Walter Drumheller's occupation?
Walter Drumheller was an athletics competitor and dentist.
What nationality was Walter Drumheller?
Walter Drumheller was American.
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