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Andrew Sockalexis
1891Jan, 11

Andrew Sockalexis

Andrew Sockalexis, American runner (d. 1919)
Andrew Sockalexis (January 11, 1892 – August 26, 1919) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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