Allen Woodring
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Allen Woodring (February 15, 1898 – November 15, 1982) was an American sprint runner.[1] At the 1920 United States Olympic trials, he failed to qualify in the 200 meters yet was selected for the national team and won the Olympic gold medal in this event.[2]
Woodring ran for Mercersburg Academy under Jimmy Curran, before competing for the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia.[3] He graduated from Syracuse University and later worked as a salesman for the Spalding Company.[2]
After his athletics career ended he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. In his later years he moved to Florida.[4]
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