Walker Smith
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walker Breeze•Smith |
| Used name | Walker•Smith |
| Born | 1 November 1896 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) |
| Died | 27 February 1993 in Orange County, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Running for Cornell, Walker Smith was IC4A champion in 1919 over both the 120 yard high hurdles and the 220 yard low hurdles. In 1918, he was second in both events, and in 1920, he was runner-up in the highs and placed third in the lows. At the AAUs, he was third in 1918 and 1920 in the high hurdles, and third in the 1918 low hurdles, competing for the Chicago AA. Smith competed with an artificial right eye.
Personal Best: 110H – 14.9ye (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Walker Smith | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians With a Disability (Competed with an artificial right eye.)
Errata
Date of birth previously listed as in 11 January 1893.