Frederick Lorz
American distance runner (1884–1914) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Lorz (June 5, 1884 – February 4, 1914) was an American long distance runner who won the 1905 Boston Marathon.[1] Lorz is also known for his "finish" in the marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he did not cross the halfway mark of the race, and crossed the line to be hailed as the winner.[2]
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Full name | Frederick G. Lorz |
Born | June 5, 1884 New York, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 4, 1914(1914-02-04) (aged 29) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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Country | United States |
Event | Marathon |
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