Lawrence Shields
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Marion Lawrence "Larry" Shields (March 5, 1895 – February 19, 1976) was an American
athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 meters.
He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics
held in Antwerp, Belgium
in the 1500 meters where he won the bronze medal. He was also part of the gold medal winning American team in the 3000 metre team race
but he was not awarded with a medal due to being one of the two weakest links of the team.
He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts
.
United States
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athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 meters.
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 1500 meters where he won the bronze medal. He was also part of the gold medal winning American team in the 3000 metre team race
Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre team race
The men's 3000 metres team event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of a 3000 metre team race event after the debut in 1912, but the fifth time that a team contest was arranged at the Olympics...
but he was not awarded with a medal due to being one of the two weakest links of the team.
He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 19,808 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and Devereux Beach...
.