Harold Abrahams

British sprinter (1899-1978) · United Kingdom · Athletes · Died at 78

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Harold Maurice Abrahams was an English track and field athlete. He was Olympic champion in 1924 in the 100 metres sprint, a feat depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.

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Abrahams at the 1924 Olympics

Abrahams' daughter Sue Pottle unveiling the English Heritage Blue plaque commemorating Abrahams in Golders Green

Awards

International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame1981

Commander of the Order of the British Empire1957

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Sibling Sidney Abrahams

Sibling Adolphe Abrahams

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United Kingdom

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