 Sink, circa 1945 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 5, 1926 |
| Died | May 18, 2015 (aged 89) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 1500 metres |
Roland Sink (April 5, 1926 – May 18, 2015) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics. [1]
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