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Robert Kerr (athlete)
1963May, 12

Robert Kerr (athlete)

Robert Kerr, Irish-Canadian sprinter and coach (b. 1882)
Robert Kerr (June 9, 1882 – May 12, 1963) was an Irish Canadian sprinter. He won the gold medal in the 200 metres and the bronze medal in the 100 metres at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

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