Louis Scott (runner, born 1889)
American long-distance runner
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Henry Louis Scott (November 16, 1889 – June 1960) was an American long-distance runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[3] He was part of the American team which won the gold medal in the 3000 m team event. He also competed in the final of the 5000 m, but his place is unknown. In the 10000 m competition he did not finish the final, due to a strong heat.[4] At the same Olympics he finished 24th in the individual cross country race.[1]
BornNovember 16, 1889
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
DiedJune 1960 (aged 70)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
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| Born | November 16, 1889 Paterson, New Jersey, United States | |||||||||||
| Died | June 1960 (aged 70) | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m | |||||||||||
| Club | South Paterson AC, Paterson | |||||||||||
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| Personal bests | 5000 – 15:06.4 (1912) 10000 m – 34:14.2 (1912)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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