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John Nicholson (hurdler)

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John Nicholson
The 1912 Olympics final where John Nicholson fell and did not finish the race
Personal information
Born(1889-07-30)July 30, 1889
Greenville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 2, 1940(1940-04-02) (aged 50)
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportHurdles, high jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault
ClubUniversity of Missouri

John Patrick Nicholson (July 30, 1889 – April 2, 1940) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He ran in the final of the 110 meter hurdles competition but fell and did not finish the race. He also participated in the high jump event but was not able to clear a height.[1]

After finishing his athletics career, Nicholson went on to become a track coach. He coached at DePauw University, Sewanee:The University of the South, Rice University, and the University of Notre Dame. He died suddenly on April 2, 1940.[2]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Sewanee Tigers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1921–1922)
1921 Sewanee 6–2 4–2 7th
1922 Sewanee 3–4–1 1–1 T–8th
Sewanee: 9–6–1 5–3
Total: 9–6–1

References

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  1. ^ "John Nicholson". Olympedia. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. ^ 'John P. Nicholson, Track Coach, Dies', Notre Dame Alumnus, Vol. 18, May 1940. Retrieved 16 March, 2014
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