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'''David William Jacobs''' (born [[April 30]], [[1888]] in [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]] - died [[June 6]], [[1976]] in [[Aberconwy]], [[Wales]]), was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[athletics (track and field)|athlete]].
== Olympic Gold Medal 1912, Stockholm ==
At the [[1912 Summer Olympics]] in [[Stockholm]], Jacobs won a [[Gold medal]] as the first leg in the British 4x100 [[Metre|m]] [[Relay race|relay]] team, in spite of finishing second behind the [[United States]] in the semifinals. The United States was later disqualified for a fault in passing the baton, the same mistake made in the finals by the [[world record]] holder and main favourite [[Germany|German]] team.
Jacobs also competed in the 100 m and 200 m individual events, but was eliminated in the semifinals of each.
His interest in athletics was aroused by watching the [[1908 Olympic Games]] in London and he joined Herne Hill Harriers at the end of the summer. Although many times Welsh champion, he never succeeded in winning an AAA title. He died suddenly in his native Wales while on holiday from his London home.
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