Daniel Chapin Kinsey (January 22, 1902 – June 27, 1970) was an American

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and a scholar in physical education. Born in

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, Kinsey attended the

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, studying education. He won the gold medal in the 110-Metres Hurdles at the 1924 Summer Olympics in

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. He graduated in 1926 and continued his study in physical education at Oberlin College, where he would also work until 1959. Besides teaching, Kinsey was involved in coaching several school teams and was on the board of several committees and associations, such as the American Olympians Association. In 1959, Kinsey left Oberlin and became a professor at

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and at Delta College, University Center, MI. He retired in 1967 and continued living in Richmond, Indiana. He died on vacation, visiting family, aged 68, soon after he retired.

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1902 births 1970 deaths American male hurdlers Oberlin College alumni Sportspeople from Richmond, Indiana People from Oberlin, Ohio Sportspeople from Lorain County, Ohio Track and field athletes from St. Louis University of Illinois College of Education alumni University of Michigan faculty Earlham College faculty Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1924 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field {{US-hurdles-athletics-bio-stub