Gil Dodds
Athlete
1918 – 1977
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Who was Gil Dodds?
Gilbert Lothair Dodds, called "The Flying Parson", was an American distance runner and athlete. In the 1940s, he held the American and world records for the mile run. He was awarded the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1943.
When in race condition, Dodds weighed 148 pounds and stood 5 feet 9 inches tall.
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- Born
- Jun 23, 1918
Norcatur - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Falls City High School
- Ashland University
- Lived in
- Norcatur
- Died
- Feb 3, 1977
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on July 23, 2013
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