Nathaniel Cartmell
American runner and Olympic coach
Born
January 13th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
August 23rd, 1967
57 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1883, a prominent American runner and coach made significant contributions to the sport of athletics. A member of the 1908 United States Olympic team, he competed in the 800 meters and won a silver medal. After retiring from competitive running, shifted focus to coaching, where he led various collegiate and national teams, developing training methodologies that influenced future generations of athletes.
Competing in the 1908 Olympics in London
Winning a silver medal in the 800 meters
Coaching track and field teams at multiple colleges
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