Harold Abrahams

Harold Abrahams
Abrahams in June 1921
Personal information
Full nameHarold Maurice Abrahams
Born(1899-12-15)15 December 1899
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Died14 January 1978(1978-01-14) (aged 78)
Enfield, London, England
Resting placeSt John the Baptist, Great Amwell
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Occupation(s)Lawyer, journalist
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Weight165 lb (75 kg)[1]
Spouse
(m. 1936; died 1963)
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportTrack and field
Event(s)100–400 m, long jump
University teamCambridge University Athletics Club
Coached bySam Mussabini
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 yd – 9.9 (1924)
100 m – 10.6 (1924)
200 m – 21.9 (1924)
440 yd – 50.8 (1923)
LJ – 7.38 m (1924)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris 100 metres
Silver medal – second place 1924 Paris 4 × 100 m relay
Abrahams at the 1924 Olympics

Harold Maurice Abrahams CBE (15 December 1899 – 14 January 1978)[3] was an English track and field athlete. He was Olympic champion in 1924 in the 100 metres sprint, a feat depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.[4]

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  3. ^ Kebric, Robert B. (2002) [1992]. Dawson, Dawn P. (ed.). Great Athletes. Vol. 1 (Revised ed.). Salem Press. pp. 11–13. ISBN 1-58765-008-8.
  4. ^ "Harold Abrahams". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 July 2021.