Fred Faller
American long-distance runner
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Frederick William Faller (July 30, 1895 – August 11, 1984) was an American long-distance runner who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[3] He finished eighth in the 10,000 m, 15th in the individual cross-country and fourth in the team cross-country event.[4] Faller won the AAU 10-mile (16 km) and cross-country titles in 1919–20, and finished second in the 10-mile (16 km) race at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games.[1][5] Faller's AAU record held for 25 years.[6]
BornJuly 30, 1895
Gütenbach, Germany
DiedAugust 11, 1984 (aged 89)
West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Fred Faller at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1895 Gütenbach, Germany |
| Died | August 11, 1984 (aged 89) West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 10,000 m |
| Club | Dorchester Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 10,000 m – 32:05.2 (1919).[1][2] |
He was inducted into the Road Runners Club of America's American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame in 1972.[7]
He was also a watchmaker and one of Johnny Kelley's advisors.[6]
