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Thomas Burke

American athlete
Thomas Edmund Burke was an American sprinter. He was the first Olympic champion in the 100 and 400 meter dash races. Wikipedia
Born: January 15, 1875, Boston, MA
Died: February 14, 1929 (age 54 years), Boston, MA
Sport: Athletics
Personal best(s): 100 m – 11.2 (1895); 200 m – 22.6 (1897); 400 m – 48.5 (1896); 800 m – 1:55.9 (1897)