Thomas Burke (athlete)

Thomas Burke
Burke in 1918
Personal information
Birth nameThomas Edmund Burke
BornJanuary 15, 1875
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
DiedFebruary 14, 1929 (aged 54)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Alma materBoston University School of Law
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight146 lb (66 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event100-800 m
ClubBoston Athletic Association
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 11.2 (1895)
200 m – 22.6 (1897)
400 m – 48.5 (1896)
800 m – 1:55.9 (1897)[1]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1896 Athens 100 m
Gold medal – first place 1896 Athens 400 m

Thomas Edmund Burke (January 15, 1875 – February 14, 1929) was an American sprinter. He was the first Olympic champion in the 100 and 400 meter sprint races.[2]

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  2. ^ "Thomas Burke". Olympedia. Retrieved 20 December 2020.