track and field – Augusta Public Library Local History and Genealogy https://genealogy.arcpls.org Georgia Heritage Room Blog Sat, 14 May 2011 13:52:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Augusta’s Connection to the Olympics https://genealogy.arcpls.org/2011/05/14/augustas-connection-to-the-olympics/ Sat, 14 May 2011 13:52:25 +0000 http://genealogy.ecgrl.org/?p=261 Continue reading →]]> Golf isn’t the only sport Augustans are good at.
In 1928, Henry H. Cumming won a spot on the U.S. track and field team for the Olympics which were held in Amsterdam, Holland. In Round One, Cumming earned first place in the Men’s 200-meter dash with a time of 22.4 seconds. During Round Two, he finished in second place which qualified him for the semi-finals. During Heat Two of the semi-finals, Cumming finished fourth with a time of 22.1 seconds.

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