Earl Eby
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Earl William Eby was an American
United States
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 athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres.

He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....

 held in Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium
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 in the 800 metres where he won the silver medal.

He was born in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, Illinois
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 and died in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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