Norman Taber

Olympic athlete

1891 – 1952

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Who was Norman Taber?

Norman Stephen Taber was an American middle distance runner. He was the first amateur runner to surpass Walter George's professional record in the mile, set nearly 30 years previously. He also won a bronze medal over 1500 m and a gold medal in the team 3000 m at the Olympic Games in Stockholm 1912.

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Born
Sep 3, 1891
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Brown University
Died
Jul 15, 1952

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on July 23, 2013

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