David Spearing

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was David Spearing born?1905
2. What nationality was David Spearing?British
3. What is the primary athletic discipline?Sprinting
4. What is the olympic participation?1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, 100 meters
5. Who was David Spearing?David Spearing was a British sprinter who ran in the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.
6. What race did he run at the Olympics?He ran the 100‑meter dash, the fastest sprint race.

Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living things' bodies.
Acceleration Phase: The initial part of a sprint where an athlete increases their speed from a standstill.
Olympic Spirit: The ideals of friendship, excellence, and respect promoted by the Olympic Games.