David Connolly Hall (May 1, 1875–May 27, 1972) was an American

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 middle distance runner. He won the bronze medal

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 in the 800 metres track & field athletics

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 race at the II Olympic Games

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 in Paris

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 in 1900. His time in the final is unknown. The race was won by Alfred Tysoe

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, who had taken second in the preliminary heat which Hall had won with a time of 1:59.0.

Hall also competed in the 1500 metres, placing 4th.