What Happened This Year 2003
People Who Died in 2003
Johnny Miles
English-Canadian marathon runner and champion
Born
October 30th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
2003 23 years ago — 98 years old
Born in 1905, this athlete became a prominent figure in long-distance running, particularly in the marathon. He achieved significant success in the 1926 Boston Marathon, securing a victory with a time of 2:25:39, which set a new course record. This achievement marked a high point in his running career and established him as a leading competitor in the sport. In addition to his Boston win, he competed in various other races and earned recognition within the Canadian athletic community, contributing to the sport's development in the region. His accomplishments in the late 1920s solidified his legacy in marathon running, as he remained a respected name well beyond his active years.
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