Al Fitch

American sprinter (1912–1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alfred Lord Fitch (December 1, 1912 – February 17, 1981) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.

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Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1936 Berlin4x400 m relay
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He was born in New York.[1] He was an All-American sprinter for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 400 m at the 1936 NCAA Track and Field Championships.[2]

He competed for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Harold Cagle, Robert Young and Edward O’Brien.

He died in Orange, California in 1981.[1]

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