Arthur Harnden
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Arthur Harold "Art" Harnden (born 20 May 1924) is a former American
athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4x400 m relay
at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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At the London
Olympics
, Arthur Harnden ran the opening leg in the gold medal winning American 4x400 m relay team.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4x400 m relay
Relay race
During a relay race, members of a team take turns running, orienteering, swimming, cross-country skiing, biathlon, or ice skating parts of a circuit or performing a certain action. Relay races take the form of professional races and amateur games...
at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
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At the London
London
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Olympics
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
, Arthur Harnden ran the opening leg in the gold medal winning American 4x400 m relay team.