Larry Cummins

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Larry Cummins
Personal information
Born12 January 1889
Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Died16 March 1954 (aged 65)
Cheltenham, England
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong distance
ClubPolytechnic Harriers

Laurence Michael Cummins (12 January 1889 - 16 March 1954) was an Irish long-distance and steeplechase runner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics. [1]

Career

Cummins finished second behind Percy Hodge in the 2 miles steeplechase event at the 1919 AAA Championships. [2] [3] [4]

The following year at the 1920 Olympic Games, he placed 26th in the individual cross country, competing for Great Britain. [1]

Four times he participated in the International Cross Country Championships with following rankings:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Olympedia – Larry Cummins". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. "AAA Championships" . Daily Herald. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Amateur Champions" . Daily Record. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 21 November 2024.