Allen Woodring

Allen Woodring (February 15, 1898 – November 15, 1982) was an American sprint runner.^[3] At the 1920 United States Olympic trials, he failed to qualify in the 200 meters yet was selected for the national team and won the Olympic gold medal in this event.^[1]

Allen Woodring

Allen Woodring at the 1920 Olympics
Personal information
Born	February 15, 1898 Hellertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 15, 1982 (aged 84) Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater	Syracuse University
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	100–400 m
Club	Meadowbrook Club, Philadelphia
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	200 m – 22.0 (1920) 400 m – 47.9 (1923)[1][2]
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1920 Antwerp 200 m

Woodring ran for Mercersburg Academy under Jimmy Curran, before competing for the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia.^[4] He graduated from Syracuse University and later worked as a salesman for the Spalding Company.^[1]

After his athletics career ended he worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. In his later years he moved to Florida.^[5]