Chester Bowman
| 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 |
Chester Bowman (November 22, 1901 – May 31, 1936) was an American sprinter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
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]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chester Bowman". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Chester Bowman". Olympedia. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Syracuse University Football Letterwinners". Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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