Allen Woodring
American sprinter (1898-1982)
Allen Woodring (February 15, 1898 – November 15, 1982) was an American sprint runner. At the 1920 United States Olympic trials, he failed to qualify in the 200 meters yet was selected for the national team and won the Olympic gold medal in this event.
Woodring ran for Mercersburg Academy under Jimmy Curran, before competing for the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia. He graduated from Syracuse University and later worked as a salesman for the Spalding Company.
After his athletics career ended he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. In his later years he moved to Florida.
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