George Lermond
George William Lermond (November 29, 1904 – July 6, 1940) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2] A captain in the United States Army, he died in 1940 attempting to save his son in a house fire.[3][4] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, after President Franklin Roosevelt gave his permission.[2][3][4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George William Lermond |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 29, 1904 Nahant, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | July 6, 1940 (aged 35) La Plata, Maryland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | 5000 metres |
References
- "George Lermond". Olympedia. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "George Lermond Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- "This is Your America". Veteran Scribe. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- "Burial Detail". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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