Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Alan Patterson (12 March 1886 – 14 March 1916) was a British athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.In the 400 metres event in 1908, Patterson took second place in his preliminary heat with a time of 50.6 seconds to winner John Atlee's 50.4 seconds. Due to his loss, Patterson did not advance to the semifinals.Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metres competition as well as of the 800 metres event.Patterson was killed in action during the First World War, serving as a captain with the Royal Artillery near Mazingarbe. He is buried at the Fosse 7 Military Cemetery nearby.. }
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- Alan_Patterson_(athlete) abstract "Alan Patterson (12 March 1886 – 14 March 1916) was a British athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.In the 400 metres event in 1908, Patterson took second place in his preliminary heat with a time of 50.6 seconds to winner John Atlee's 50.4 seconds. Due to his loss, Patterson did not advance to the semifinals.Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metres competition as well as of the 800 metres event.Patterson was killed in action during the First World War, serving as a captain with the Royal Artillery near Mazingarbe. He is buried at the Fosse 7 Military Cemetery nearby.".