William Fritz (sprinter)
Canadian sprinter (1914–1995)
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William Duncan Fritz (1914 – 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing | ||
| British Empire Games | ||
| 1938 Sydney | 4×440 yards | |
| 1934 London | 4×440 yards | |
| 1938 Sydney | 440 yards | |
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.