Jeff Kirk
American hurdler (1923–1976)
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Birth name | Jeffrey L. Kirk |
Nationality | American |
Born | (1923-10-25)October 25, 1923 |
Died | February 20, 1976(1976-02-20) (aged 52) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Jeffrey L. Kirk (October 25, 1923 – February 20, 1976) was an American hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1][2] He was educated at Mercersburg Academy, where he trained under Jimmy Curran, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he trained under Lawson Robertson. After graduation he worked as an educator at Kimberton Farms School, Lehigh University and Adelphi University.[3]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jeff Kirk Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Jeff Kirk, Former Penn Track Star, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 26, 1976
- ^ Jeff Kirk, Former Penn Track Star, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 26, 1976
External links
- Jeff Kirk at Olympedia
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