Athletics At The 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 Metres
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Athletics At The 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 Metres
The men's 800 metres event at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games took place between August 2 and August 4. Forty-two athletes from 23 nations competed. The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The final was won by American John Woodruff. Woodruff's win broke a streak of four British victories in the 800 metres and started a streak of four American victories. (Great Britain missed the podium entirely.) It was the United States' first title in the event since 1912, and fourth overall. Mario Lanzi's silver was Italy's second medal in the event, after another silver in 1908. Phil Edwards repeated his bronze performance from 1932, becoming the third man to win a second medal in the 800 metres. Summary With all runners starting from a crouch position, in the middle of the straightaway, the only returning medalist from 1932, Phil Edwards, rushed to the lead. Down the backstretch he was joined by John Woodruff, who was among the favor ...
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Olympiastadion (Berlin)
The Olympiastadion (), also known in English language, English as the Berlin Olympic Stadium or simply the Olympic Stadium, is a sports stadium at Olympiapark Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was originally designed by Werner March for the 1936 Summer Olympics. During the Olympics, the record attendance was thought to be over 100,000. Since renovations in 2004, the Olympiastadion has a permanent capacity of 74,475 seats and is the largest stadium in Germany for international football matches. The Olympiastadion is a UEFA stadium categories, UEFA category four stadium. Besides its use as an athletics stadium, the arena has built a footballing tradition. Since 1963, it has been the home of the Hertha BSC. It hosted three matches in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. It was renovated for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, when it hosted six matches, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, final. The DFB-Pokal final match is held each year there since 1985 DFB-Pokal final, 1985. The Olympiastadion Berlin ...
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Jack Powell (athlete)
John Vincent Powell (2 November 1910 – 27 July 1982) was a British middle-distance running, middle-distance runner. He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics. He also competed for England at the 1934 British Empire Games, England in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London. Biography Born at Harrow, London, a twin (one of six children), Powell was educated at Harrow High School, Harrow County Grammar School, where he was an outstanding athlete, winning inter-school competitions. Although often referred to as "Jack", he preferred to be called "John".Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143 Powell represented London Athletic Club and finished second behind Tommy Hampson in the 880 yards event at the 1932 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1932 Summer Olympics, Great Britain at the Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics, ...
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Pat Boot
Vernon Patrick Boot (22 October 1914 – 15 January 1947) was a New Zealand middle-distance runner who represented his country at the 1936 Summer Olympics and at the 1938 British Empire Games, winning gold and bronze medals at the latter. Early life and family Born in Kaikōura on 22 October 1914, Boot was the son of Percy Vernon Boot and Estelle Marie Boot (formerly England, née Edge). He was educated at Ashburton High School and Timaru Boys' High School, and went on to study at Canterbury Agricultural College from 1934 to 1935, where he trained for a diploma in agriculture. In 1937, Boot joined the Department of Agriculture as an assistant fields instructor. On 23 March 1940, Boot married Lorna Hinepare Kessell at St Peter's Church, Wellington. Lorna Boot died from meningitis on 15 September 1943 while her husband was serving overseas during World War II. Athletics As a schoolboy at Timaru Boys' High School, Boot ran the 880 yards in 2:00.0, and the 1 mile in 4:26.8. Boo ...
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Ab Conway
Charles Abbott "Ab" Conway (7 October 1914 – 10 March 2001) was a Canadian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * * * 1914 births 2001 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Canadian male middle-distance runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Sportspeople from Moose Jaw 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Harry Williamson (athlete)
Harry Webb Williamson (July 11, 1913 – April 8, 2000) was an American middle-distance runner. Originally viewed more as a miler, he made the Olympic final at 800 meters in 1936. He was a native of High Point, North Carolina. Career Williamson, representing the North Carolina Tar Heels, was the 1934 Southern Conference champion at both 880 yards and the mile. At the NCAA championships he placed fourth in the mile; as an upcoming talent, he was viewed as one of America's brightest hopes for the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1935 he placed second in the NCAA championship mile, losing by inches to Emporia State's Archie San Romani as both were timed in 4:19.1. At the 1936 Olympic Trials, however, Williamson opted for the 800 meters. He was up against world record holder and world leader Ben Eastman, NCAA and national champion Charles Beetham, returning Olympian Chuck Hornbostel and the eventual Olympic champion, John Woodruff. Woodruff ran a very fast 1:49.9 in the semi-finals ...
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Stavros Velkopoulos
Stavros Velkopoulos (1910 – 30 June 1966) was a Greek middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * 1910 births 1966 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Greek male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Greece 20th-century Greek sportsmen {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Francisco Váldez
Francisco Váldez (4 October 1900 – 19 September 1974) was a Peruvian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * 1900 births 1974 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Peruvian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Peru Place of birth missing 20th-century Peruvian sportsmen {{Peru-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Pierre Hemmer (athlete)
Pierre Hemmer (6 April 1912 – 23 November 1976) was a Luxembourgish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * 1912 births 1976 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Luxembourgian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Luxembourg Place of birth missing {{Luxembourg-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Ferenc Temesvári
Ferenc Temesvári (born 5 January 1916, date of death unknown) was a Hungarian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References 1916 births Year of death missing Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Hungarian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Hungary Place of birth missing 20th-century Hungarian sportsmen {{Hungary-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Jean Verhaert
Jean Verhaert (10 June 1908 – 8 November 1999) was a Belgian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References 1908 births 1999 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Belgian male sprinters Belgian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Belgium Place of birth missing 20th-century Belgian sportsmen {{Belgium-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Tommy Hampson
Thomas Hampson (28 October 1907 – 4 September 1965) was an English athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the first man to run 800 metres in under 1 minute 50 seconds. Biography Hampson, a native of Clapham (London), didn't take up running seriously until the last year of his studies at Oxford University. After completing his education, he became a teacher in 1930 (at St Albans School). That same year, he became the national 880 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1930 AAA Championships. Also a winner at the inaugural British Empire Games, he retained his title at the 1931 AAA Championships. Hampson was one of the world's leading runners in the 800 metres and half-mile event and won the 880 yards title again at the 1932 AAA Championships, as well as finishing second behind Crew Stoneley in the 440 yards. Shortly afterwards he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Ang ...
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