Charles Holway

Charles E. Holway (19 April 1885 – November 1975)[1] was an American sprinter. At his peak at the beginning of the twentieth century, following his defeat of champion Australians Jack Donaldson and Arthur Postle, Holway was considered a world champion sprinter.[2] He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and took to running at an early age. He became a professional in 1905, defeating a number of runners in the United States before travelling to England and Wales in 1908. In the latter, he won a national competition in Pontypridd.[3] He took part in the World Sprint Championship in 1911, and his defeat of Postle later in his career was the first time the latter had ever been defeated.[3] Described as "big chested" and "very heavy limbed", Holway's stride while ready in his starting position covered a distance of over 8 feet (2.4 m).[2]