William Garcia
William Rosenbir Garcia (March 28, 1877 – August 12, 1951) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Rosenbir Garcia |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 28, 1877 |
| Died | August 12, 1951 (aged 74) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
In 1904, he did not finish the marathon competition.[2] He made it 19 miles before he started coughing up blood on the side of the street. If a passing bystander hadn't found him, Garcia would have potentially died.
References
- "William Garcia". Olympedia. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- Wallechinsky, David. The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics: Sydney 2000 Edition, p. 71. Overlook Press, 2000. ISBN 1-58567-046-4.
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