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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lennox Burgher Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ↑ "Lennox Burgher - Track and Field 1968-69". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ↑ "1968 NCAA Men" (PDF).
