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    Harold Abrahams - Wikipedia

    • Harold Maurice Abrahams CBE (15 December 1899 – 14 January 1978) was an English track and field athlete. He was Olympic champion in 1924 in the 100 metres sprint, a feat depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. See more

    Born15 December 1899 · Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
    Died14 January 1978 (aged 78) · Enfield, London, England
    Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
    Occupation(s)Lawyer, journalist
    Early life

    Abrahams's father, Isaac, was a Jewish immigrant from Polish Lithuania, then part of the Russian Empire since the Partitions of Poland. He worked as a financier, and settled in Bedford with his Welsh Jewish wife, Esthe… See more

    Athletics

    Abrahams had been a sprinter and long jumper since his youth. He continued to compete in running while at Cambridge. Abrahams earned a place in the 1920 Olympic team, but was eliminated in the quarter-fina… See more

     
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  1. The story of Abrahams and Liddell at Paris 1924

    Jul 10, 2019 · Learn about the rivalry and achievements of Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, the gold medalists in the 100m and 400m at the 1924 Games. Discover how they overcame challenges, set records and inspired a film and a …

     
  2. Harold Abrahams | 1920 Olympic champion, track

    Harold Abrahams was a British athlete who won the 100-metre dash at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. He also competed in the 400-metre relay and became a lawyer, broadcaster, and sports administrator.

  3. Harold Abrahams leans into Olympic gold - Men's 100m - YouTube

  4. Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72 - BBC

    Aug 19, 2020 · Actor Ben Cross, who was best known for playing athlete Harold Abrahams in the film Chariots of Fire, has died at the age of 72. His other roles included the leads in HBO's first ever...

  5. The Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’

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  7. Chariots of Fire | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 26, 2024 · The film begins at the 1978 memorial of the runner Harold Abrahams. It then moves back to 1919 when Abrahams (played by Ben Cross), the son of a wealthy Jewish financier, arrives at the University of Cambridge. …

  8. Harold ABRAHAMS - Olympics.com

  9. Chariots of Fire (1981) - Plot - IMDb

  10. Iconic moments in Olympic history: Harold Abrahams' …

    Aug 2, 2024 · 100 years ago, at the 1924 Olympics in Paris, Harold Abrahams became Britain's first 100m Olympic champion.

  11. ‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics ... - CNN

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  14. Harold Abrahams at Paris 1924 | Paris 1924 Highlights

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  16. Running with Harold Abrahams (1924) - YouTube

  17. Harold ABRAHAMS | Profile | World Athletics

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  19. Chariots of Fire (1981) - IMDb