Dixon H. Boardman (March 26, 1880 in

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– October 15, 1954 in

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) was an American

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who competed at the

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, France. Boardman competed in the 100 metres event, placing 12th or 13th overall. He finished second in his preliminary quarterfinal heat to advance to the semifinals, but there placed fourth in his heat to be eliminated. Boardman also competed in the

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, finishing in a tie for fourth place. He finished second in his semifinal (first-round) heat to qualify for the final, but was one of three Americans who refused to take part in the final because it was held on a Sunday.

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* * De Wael, Herman. ''Herman's Full Olympians'': "Athletics 1900". Accessed 18 March 2006. Available electronically a

. * 1880 births 1954 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1900 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States American male sprinters People from Nutley, New Jersey Sportspeople from Essex County, New Jersey {{US-sprint-athletics-bio-stub