William Kolehmainen
Runner and Olympic coach
Born
Died
1967
59 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1887, a Finnish-American long-distance runner and coach excelled in athletic competition during the early 20th century. Competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, earning a bronze medal in the 5000 meters. After his athletic career, transitioned to coaching, influencing future generations of runners. Contributed to the development of distance running techniques in the United States, promoting the sport through various coaching positions and mentorship.
Won bronze in the 5000 meters at the 1912 Olympics
Coached several successful distance runners
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