David Caldwell (athlete)

David Caldwell

David Caldwell in 1912
Personal information
Born April 27, 1891 in
Byfield, Massachusetts, United States
Died January 6, 1953 (aged 61)
Byfield, Massachusetts, United States
Alma mater University of Massachusetts
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 400 m, 800 m
Club University of Massachusetts;
Boston AA
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 400 m – 50.1 (1912)
800 m – 1:52.7y (1912)[1][2]

David Story Caldwell (April 27, 1891 – January 6, 1953) was an American runner. He competed in the 800 m at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished in fourth place.[1]

In 1915 Caldwell won the AAU indoor 1,000 yard title; outdoors he was second over 880 yd in 1912 and third in 1915. After graduating from University of Massachusetts Caldwell became a farmer in northeastern Massachusetts. He also served as the postmaster in his native South Byfield and a volunteer athletics coach at the nearby Governor Dummer Academy.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 David Caldwell. sports-reference.com
  2. David Caldwell. trackfield.brinkster.net


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