Allen Woodring
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Allen•Woodring |
| Used name | Allen•Woodring |
| Born | 15 February 1898 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 15 November 1982 in Clearwater, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Meadowbrook Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Although he failed to place at the 1920 Final Trials, Allen Woodring was surprisingly chosen for the 200 m at the Antwerp Olympics. Equally surprisingly, Woodring won the Olympic title, edging Charlie Paddock at the tape. While at Syracuse, Woodring won the IC4A 220 y in 1921 and the 440 y in 1923. After graduation he worked for the Spalding Company as a salesman. Woodring was described as “studious and conscientious” and noted to be very quiet, speaking very rarely.
Personal Best: 200 – 22.0 (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Allen Woodring | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |