Bob McAllister (athlete)
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Bob McAllisterBob McAllister in 1928 |
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Nationality | American |
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Born | (1899-07-07)July 7, 1899 New York City, United States |
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Died | October 22, 1962(1962-10-22) (aged 63) Hollywood, Florida, United States |
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Sport | Sprinting |
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Event | 100 metres |
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Bob McAllister (July 7, 1899 – October 22, 1962) was an American sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics. McAllister was known as The Flying Cop, after his profession as a New York City police officer.
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bob McAllister Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
US National Championship winners in men's 100-meter dash |
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1876–1878 New York Athletic Club |
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1879–1888 NAAAA |
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1888–1979 Amateur Athletic Union |
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1980–1992 The Athletics Congress |
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1993–present USA Track & Field |
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Notes |
- Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
- OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
- 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Distance:Until 1927 the event was over 100 yards, and again from 1929-31
- ro:In 1886 the event was won after a run-off
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