Larry Cummins
Irish long-distance runner
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Laurence Michael Cummins (12 January 1889 - 16 March 1954) was an Irish long-distance and steeplechase runner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born12 January 1889
Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Died16 March 1954 (aged 65)
Cheltenham, England
SportAthletics
Event
Long distance| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1889 Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 16 March 1954 (aged 65) Cheltenham, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long distance |
| Club | Polytechnic Harriers |
Career
Cummins finished second behind Percy Hodge in the 2 miles steeplechase event at the 1919 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
The following year at the 1920 Olympic Games, he placed 26th in the individual cross country, competing for Great Britain.[1]
Four times he participated in the International Cross Country Championships with following rankings:
