Fred Allen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederick Harold "Fred"•Allen |
| Used name | Fred•Allen |
| Born | 22 December 1890 in San José, California (USA) |
| Died | 15 January 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Fred Allen competed for U Cal Berkeley as a long jumper. He was the Western Olympic Trial champion in the long jump in 1912. Allen later became a psychiatrist, specializing in child psychiatry, and was one of the pioneers in that field. He trained at Johns Hopkins under Adolf Meyer. Allen practiced at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic and wrote one of the first textbooks in the field, Psychotherapy in Children.
Personal Best: LJ – 7.15 (23-5½) (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Fred Allen | |||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Errata
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