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Thomas Burke

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Thomas Burke

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Also known as Thomas Edmund Burke, Tom Burke

American sprinter

Person · Open Library

Born
1887
Died
1945
Works
180

Top works

  • Out and about; a Note-Book of London in War-time
  • Son of London
  • The best horror stories
  • Vagabond minstrel
  • The pleasantries of old Quong

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1940-03-21
Active to
2010-10-10
balladr&bsoulsoul and reggae

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Listeners
40
Total plays
151

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Key facts

Born
Thomas Edmund Burke , January 15, 1875, Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
Died
February 14, 1929 (aged 54), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater
Boston University School of Law
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
146 lb (66 kg)
Sport
Athletics
Event
100-800 m
Club
Boston Athletic Association
Personal best s
100 m – 11.2 (1895), 200 m – 22.6 (1897), 400 m – 48.5 (1896), 800 m – 1:55.9 (1897)

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Wikidata facts

Mass
66
Image
Thomas Burke 1896.jpg
Height
183
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date of birth
1875-01-15
date of death
1929-02-24
Commons category
Thomas Burke (athlete)
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Thomas Edmund Burke (January 15, 1875 – February 14, 1929) was an American sprinter. He was the first Olympic champion in the 100 and 400 meter sprint races.

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