Jervis Burdick

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Jervis Watson Burdick (born March 8, 1889 - November 11, 1962) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912, he finished twelfth in the high jump competition. [1]

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References

  1. "Jervis Burdick". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 April 2021.