John W. Lee
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John W. Lee was a British
athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
In the 800 metres
, Lee finished second in his semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 2:01.7, only .3 seconds behind John Halstead
's winning time.
Lee's time in the 1500 metres
semifinals was 4:12.4, putting him in fourth place in the heat and eliminating him from the final.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
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.
In the 800 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres
The men's 800 metres made its fourth Olympic appearance at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 20, 1908 and on July 21, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference...
, Lee finished second in his semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 2:01.7, only .3 seconds behind John Halstead
John Halstead
John Preston Halstead was an American athlete. At the Olympic trials held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, on June 1908, He established the North American record for the 1500 meters of 4:01.2, besting the then Olympic record of 4:05.4...
's winning time.
Lee's time in the 1500 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The men's 1500 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth times at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 13, 1908 and on July 14, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference...
semifinals was 4:12.4, putting him in fourth place in the heat and eliminating him from the final.