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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harold_AbrahamsHarold Abrahams - Wikipedia

    Harold Abrahams was an English Olympic champion sprinter and long jumper in 1924. He was portrayed by Ben Cross in the film Chariots of Fire, and later became a lawyer, journalist and sports administrator.

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  3. www.youtube.com › watchHarold Abrahams leans into Olympic gold - Men's 100m - YouTube

    Watch how Harold Abrahams, a British athlete, trained with Coach Sam Mussabini and won the 100m race at the Paris 1924 Olympic Games. Learn about his technique, his rivalry with Eric Liddell and his second medal in the 4x100m relay.

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  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Harold-AbrahamsHarold Abrahams | 1920 Olympic champion, track & field

    May 4, 1999 · Harold Abrahams was a British athlete who won the 100-metre dash at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. He also competed in the 400-metre relay and became a lawyer, broadcaster, and sports administrator.

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  6. olympics.com › en › newsThe story of Abrahams and Liddell at Paris 1924

    Learn about Harold Abrahams, the first British Olympic 100m champion at Paris 1924, and his rivalry with Eric Liddell. Discover his career, achievements and legacy in this article from Olympic News.

  7. www.history.com › news › chariots-of-fire-liddell-abrahamsThe Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’

    Aug 5, 2024 · Harold Abrahams overcame anti-Semitism and sibling rivalry to win the 100-meter gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He also helped his team to a silver medal in the 4x100-meter relay and coached Eric Liddell, who ran for God.

  8. edition.cnn.com › 2024/07/19 › sport‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris ... - CNN...

    Jul 19, 2024 · Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams both won Olympic gold medals in Paris 100 years ago, their achievements immortalized in the timeless film “Chariots of Fire”.

  9. www.runnersworld.com › uk › healthIconic moments in Olympic history: Harold Abrahams' 100m gold

    Aug 2, 2024 · Fifty-seven years before it was immortalised in Chariots of Fire, Harold Abrahams took the tape and GB's first 100m Olympic gold.