John Nicholson (hurdler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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athlete
Date of Birth: 30-Jul-1889
Place of Birth: Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 02-Apr-1970
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About John Nicholson (hurdler)
- John Patrick Nicholson (July 30, 1889 – April 2, 1940) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
- He ran in the final of the 110 meter hurdles competition but fell and did not finish the race.
- He also participated in the high jump event but was not able to clear a height. After finishing his athletics career, Nicholson went on to become a track coach.
- He coached at DePauw University, Sewanee:The University of the South, Rice University, and the University of Notre Dame.
- He died suddenly on April 2, 1940.
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