David Hall (runner)

David Hall
Biographical details
Born(1875-05-01)May 1, 1875
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
DiedMay 27, 1972(1972-05-27) (aged 97)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Alma materBrown University
University of Chicago
Rush Medical College
Playing career
Track and field
1899–1901Brown
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1907–1908Oklahoma
1908–1910Washington
Track and field
1909–1910Washington
1912–1914Washington
Head coaching record
Overall27–10 (.730) (basketball)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1900 Paris 800 metres

David Connolly Hall (May 1, 1875 – May 27, 1972) was an American track athlete, track and basketball coach, and university professor. He served as the head basketball coach at University of Oklahoma from 1907 to 1908 and at University of Washington from 1908 to 1910.[1]

He was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada and died in Seattle. He won the bronze medal in the 800 metres track and field race at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.[2] His time in the final is unknown. The race was won by Alfred Tysoe, who had taken second in the preliminary heat which Hall had won with a time of 1:59.0. Hall also competed in the 1500 metres at the 1900 Olympics, placing fourth.[3]

  1. ^ "2023–24 Washington Huskies Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). University of Washington. p. 32. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dave Hall Biography and Olympic Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2010. Sports Reference
  3. ^ "David Hall". Olympedia. Retrieved December 22, 2020.

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