David Caldwell (athlete) explained

Birth Date:April 27, 1891 in
Birth Place:Byfield, Massachusetts, United States
Death Date:January 6, 1953 (aged 61)
Death Place:Byfield, Massachusetts, United States
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Weight:70kg (150lb)
Sport:Athletics
Event:400 m, 800 m
Club:University of Massachusetts;
Boston AA
Pb:400 m – 50.1 (1912)
800 m – 1:52.7y (1912)
Alma Mater:University of Massachusetts
Show-Medals:yes

David Story Caldwell (April 27, 1891 – January 6, 1953) was an American runner. He competed in the 800 m at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished in fourth place.[1]

In 1915 Caldwell won the AAU indoor 1,000 yard title; outdoors he was second over 880 yd in 1912 and third in 1915. After graduating from University of Massachusetts Caldwell became a farmer in northeastern Massachusetts. He also served as the postmaster in his native South Byfield and a volunteer athletics coach at the nearby Governor Dummer Academy.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Caldwell . Olympedia . 18 April 2021.