William Scott (athlete)

William Scott (23 March 1886 – ?) was an English long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He reached the finals of individual 10,000 m and cross-country races, but failed to complete them, partly due to a strong heat.[1][3]

William Scott
William Scott at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 March 1886
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 m, 10000 m
ClubSalford Harriers
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)3 miles – 14:57.6 (1911)
5000 – 15:20.0 (1912)
6 miles – 30:47.6 (1912)
10000 m – 31:57.5 (1912)[1][2]

Scott won the Amateur Athletic Association title over 10 miles in 1911 and 1912, and finished second in the national cross-country championship in 1911. He competed for England in the International Cross Country Championships in 1910–13.[1]

References

  1. William Scott. sports-reference.com
  2. William Scott. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Athletics at the 1912 Stockholm Summer Games: Men's 10,000 metres. sports-reference.com


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