John Cregan (athlete)

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Personal information
BornJanuary 29, 1878
Schenectady, New York, USA
DiedDecember 26, 1965 (aged 77)
Philadelphia, USA
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventmiddle-distance running
ClubPrinceton Tigers
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Silver medal – second place 1900 Paris 800 metres

John Francis Cregan (January 29, 1878 – December 26, 1965) was an early twentieth century American athlete who specialised in the 800 metres.

Biography

Creagn born in Schenectady, New York, attended Princeton University.[1] He finished second in the 880 yards at the British 1900 AAA Championships.[2][3]

Creagn participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the silver medal in the men's 800 metres event.[4] He died in Philadelphia.[5]

References

  1. ^ "In The Olympics". www.goprincetontigers.com. Princeton University. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Amateur Athletic Association Championships". Sporting Life. 9 July 1900. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ Mallon, Bill (1998). The 1900 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-7864-4064-1. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  5. ^ "John Cregan". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 December 2020.


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