Harrison Preserved Smith (November 5, 1876 — August 24, 1947), was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Smith competed in college for Yale
Smith competed in the 800 metres. He placed somewhere between fourth and sixth in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final.
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