Walter Gegan
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![]() Walter Thomas Gegan | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Walter Thomas Gegan |
Nationality | American |
Born | Orange, New Jersey, USA | December 1, 1899
Died | December 30, 1931 West Orange, New Jersey, USA | (aged 32)
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Sport | |
Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | Steeplechase |
College team | Georgetown University |
Club | NYAC |
Walter Thomas Gegan (December 1, 1899 – December 30, 1931) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]
High schools attended include Seton Hall Prep 1916-1919 and St Benedicts Prep 1919-1920.
Colleges attended include Notre Dame University 1921 and Georgetown University 1922 - 1926.
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References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Walter Gegan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
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