Harold Manning
Harold Manning ( Harold William Manning; born January 9, 1909 in Sedgwick , Kansas , † January 26, 2003 in Wichita , Kansas) was an American obstacle and long-distance runner .
In 1936 he qualified over 3000 m obstacle with the unofficial world best time of 9: 08.2 min for the Olympic Games in Berlin , where he was fifth in 9: 11.2 min. In 1934 and 1936 he was US champion over 3000 m obstacle, starting in 1930 for Wichita State University NCAA champion over two miles .
Personal bests
- 2 miles: 9:18.1 min, June 1930, Chicago
- 3000 m obstacle: 9: 08.2 min, July 12, 1936, New York City
Web links
- Harold Manning in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- Harold Manning in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
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| SURNAME | Manning, Harold |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Manning, Harold William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American obstacle runner and long distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 9, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sedgwick , Kansas |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 26, 2003 |
| Place of death | Wichita |