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Ralph Adams (sprinter)

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Ralph Adams
Medal record
Men's Athletics
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1930 Hamilton 4×110 yards

Ralph Andrew Adams (born July 9, 1907, date of death 1976) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario.

In 1928 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 100 metres event as well as of the 200 metres competition. He was also a member of the Canadian relay team which was disqualified in the final of the 4×100 metres contest.

At the 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the Canadian relay team in the 4×110 yards event. In the 220 yards competition he was eliminated in the heats.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1930 British Empire Games Hamilton, Ontario 1st heat 220 y NT
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