John Bray (August 19, 1875 in

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– July 18, 1945 in

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) was an American

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. He won the bronze medal over 1500 m at the

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in 1900. Bray also participated in the 800 metre competition and finished sixth.

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* 1875 births 1945 deaths American male middle-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1900 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in track and field Williams College alumni Medalists at the 1900 Summer Olympics People from Niagara County, New York Sportspeople from New York (state) {{US-athletics-Olympic-medalist-stub