Charles Burroughs
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Charles Lindsey Burroughs (December 3, 1876 – November 23, 1902) was an American
track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
, France
.
Burroughs competed in the 100 metres event
, placing between 9th and 11th overall. He won his first-round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds, but finished third in his semifinal to be relegated to the repechage. There, he finished in the bottom half of the six-man field and did not qualify for the final.
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track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
in Paris
Paris
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, France
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Burroughs competed in the 100 metres event
Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was a sprinting event on the athletics programme at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. It was held on July 14, 1900. 20 athletes from nine nations competed.-Records:...
, placing between 9th and 11th overall. He won his first-round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds, but finished third in his semifinal to be relegated to the repechage. There, he finished in the bottom half of the six-man field and did not qualify for the final.