Frederick Lorz
Marathon runner and Olympic participant
Born
Died
1914
112 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Participated in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis. Scored a controversial victory in the marathon, completing the race in 3 hours and 13 minutes. The race featured challenging conditions, including dust and heat, which affected many runners. Lorz initially abandoned the race but re-entered and crossed the finish line, leading to much debate about the legitimacy of his triumph. This incident has since become a notable part of Olympic history.
Won the 1904 Olympic marathon
Controversially finished the race after abandoning
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