Allen Woodring

Allen Woodring (February 15, 1898 – November 15, 1982) was an American sprint runner. At the 1920 Olympic trials he failed to qualify in the 200 m event, yet he was selected for the national team and won the Olympic gold medal in this event.[1]

Allen Woodring
Allen Woodring at the 1920 Olympics
Personal information
BornFebruary 15, 1898
Hellertown, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedNovember 15, 1982 (aged 84)
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Alma materSyracuse University
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100–400 m
ClubMeadowbrook Club, Philadelphia
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m – 22.0 (1920)
400 m – 47.9 (1923)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp 200 m

Woodring ran for Mercersburg Academy under Jimmy Curran, before competing for the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia.[3] He graduated from Syracuse University and later worked as a salesman for the Spalding Company.[1]

After his athletics career ended he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. In his later years he moved to Florida.[4]

References
  1. Allen Woodring. sports-reference.com
  2. Allen Woodring. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Woodring Went to Mercersburg, Harrisburg Evening Times, August 21, 1920
  4. Allen Woodring, Gold Medal Winner in 1920 Olympics, Tampa Bay Times, November 17, 1982


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