Donald Arthur Gehrmann (November 16, 1927 – July 23, 2022) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the 1500 m final at the 1948 Olympics and placed eighth among twelve contenders. Gehrmann won the NCAA 1500 m or mile title in 1948–50. He also won the AAU indoor 1000 yd title in 1952 and 1953; outdoors he placed third in 1947 in the mile.[2]

Don Gehrmann
Gehrmann in 1955
Personal information
Born(1927-11-16)November 16, 1927
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 2022(2022-07-23) (aged 94)
Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m, mile
ClubWisconsin Badgers
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 800 m – 1:50.0 (1950)
  • 1500 m – 3:50.6 (1952)
  • Mile – 4:07.6 (1951)[1]

References

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  1. ^ Donald Arthur Gehrmann. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Don Gehrmann Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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