Donald Lippincott
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Competitor for the  United States |
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| Silver | 1912 Stockholm | 200 metres |
| Bronze | 1912 Stockholm | 100 metres |
Donald Fithian "Don" Lippincott (November 16, 1893 – January 9, 1963) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the sprints.
He competed for the United States in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 200 metres where he won the silver medal. He also ran in the 100 metres where he finished third behind Alvah Meyer and winner Ralph Craig who had also been the person to beat Don in the 200 metres.
Lippincott is the first record holder over 100 meters as recognised by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as the International Association of Athletics Federations.
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