Harold abrahams and eric liddell
Harold abrahams and eric liddell
The Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’.
Harold Abrahams
English track and field athlete
Abrahams in June 1921 | |
| Full name | Harold Maurice Abrahams |
|---|---|
| Born | (1899-12-15)15 December 1899 Bedford, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 14 January 1978(1978-01-14) (aged 78) Enfield, London, England |
| Resting place | St John the Baptist, Great Amwell |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, journalist |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg)[1] |
| Spouse | Sybil Evers (m. ; died ) |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100–400 m, long jump |
| University team | Cambridge University Athletics Club |
| Coached by | Sam Mussabini |
| Personal best(s) | 100 yd – 9.9 (1924) 100 m – 10.6 (1924) 200 m – 21.9 (1924) 440 yd – 50.8 (1923) LJ – 7.38 m (1924)[1][2] |
Harold Maurice AbrahamsCBE (15 December 1899 – 14 January 197