John Cregan (athlete)
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John Francis Cregan (January 29, 1878 – December 26, 1965) was an early twentieth century American
athlete who specialised in the 800 metres. He participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
and won the Silver medal
in the Men's 800 metres event.
United States
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athlete who specialised in the 800 metres. He participated in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics
At the 1900 Summer Olympics, twenty-three athletics events were contested. 117 athletes from 15 nations competed. In many countries, due in part to the conflagration of the Olympic Games and the World's Fair in Paris, the media discussed only the athletics events under the "Olympic" name while...
in Paris
Paris
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and won the Silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
in the Men's 800 metres event.