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Alvah T. Meyer
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Place of birth
New York City, USA
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Tucson, USA
Age
51 years
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Height:
173 cm
Weight:
65 kg
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Alvah T. Meyer (July 18, 1888 – December 19, 1939) was an American sprint runner. He was a Jewish member of the Irish American Athletic Club, whichalso included Abel Kiviat and Myer Prinstein.
Meyer underperformed at the 1912 Olympic Trials and was only included to the US Olympic team on the condition that he pays his travel, which was eventually covered by his parents. He won the silver medal in the 100 meters, but was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200 m event.
In 1914 he set a world record at 60 yards, and in 1915 he set a world record at 330 yards.
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