Chester Bowman
American sprinter (1901–1936)
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Chester Bowman (November 22, 1901 – May 31, 1936) was an American sprinter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
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NationalityAmerican
BornNovember 22, 1901
West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
DiedMay 31, 1936 (aged 34)
West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
SportTrack and field
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 22, 1901 West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | May 31, 1936 (aged 34) West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 100m |
| College team | Syracuse |
Bowman competed in football and track and field for the Syracuse Orange.[3] He was a fast running back, and his coach was rumored to have made the football field wider to give him an advantage.[2]
