Personal information | |
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Born | 12 January 1889 Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 16 March 1954 (aged 65) Cheltenham, England |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long distance |
Club | Polytechnic 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]
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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