Harold Abrahams
Abrahams in June 1921 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harold Maurice Abrahams |
| Born | 15 December 1899 Bedford, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 14 January 1978 (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) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Spouse | |
| Sport | |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100–400 m, long jump |
| University team | Cambridge University Athletics Club |
| Club | Achilles Club |
| Coached by | Sam Mussabini |
| Achievements and titles | |
| 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) |
Medal record | |
Harold Maurice Abrahams CBE (15 December 1899 – 14 January 1978) 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.