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William Fritz (sprinter)

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William Duncan Fritz (1914 – 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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William Fritz
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Canada
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place1938 Sydney4×440 yards
Silver medal – second place1934 London4×440 yards
Silver medal – second place1938 Sydney440 yards
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He was born in Ferry Bank, Alberta on August 14, 1914. He and died in London, Ontario on October 14, 1995.

In 1936 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×400 metre event. In the 400 metre competition he finished fifth.

At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×440 yards relay event. In the 440 yards competition he finished fourth. Four years later he was part of the Canadian relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×440 yards contest at the 1938 Empire Games. At these Games he also won the silver medal in the 440 yards event.

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