William Garcia
American long-distance runner (1877–1951)
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William Rosenbir Garcia (March 28, 1877 – August 12, 1951) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityAmerican
BornWilliam Rosenbir Garcia
March 28, 1877
March 28, 1877
DiedAugust 12, 1951 (aged 74)
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | William Rosenbir Garcia March 28, 1877 |
| Died | August 12, 1951 (aged 74) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
In 1904, he did not finish the marathon competition.[2] He made it 19 miles (31 km) before he started coughing up blood on the side of the street. If a passing bystander had not found him, Garcia may have died.[citation needed]
