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John Gallagher
Full name: John James Gallagher, Jr.
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 126 lbs (57 kg)
Born: April 13, 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Affiliations: Yale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
John Gallagher ran distances for Yale. It is unclear how he was chosen for the 1912 Olympic marathon as he never placed in any Trials races in 1912. At the 1912 Boston Marathon, he took the lead in the race at about 9 miles, but later withdrew. Personal Best: Mar – 2-44:20 (1912). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 22 | Stockholm | Athletics | Men's Marathon | United States | USA | 7 |
Men's Marathon
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 22 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Final Standings | 7 | 2-44:19.4 |
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