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Harold Abrahams

British sprinter (1899–1978).

Born December 15th, 1899 in Bedford.

Died January 14th, 1978 at 78 years old in London Borough of Enfield.

Occupations
athletics competitor, journalist, lawyer, sprinter
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche