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1885Apr, 24

Thomas Cronan

Thomas Cronan, American triple jumper (d. 1962)
Thomas Francis "Tom" Cronan (April 24, 1885 – December 16, 1962) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.

He competed for the United States in the 1906 Intercalated Games held in Athens, Greece in the triple jump where he won the bronze medal.

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