William Scott (runner)
British long-distance runner
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William Scott (23 March 1884 – 8 December 1931) was an English long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
William Scott at the 1912 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 23 March 1884 Stretford, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 December 1931 (aged 47) Pendleton, Greater Manchester, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Salford Harriers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal bests | 3 miles – 14:57.6 (1911) 5000 – 15:20.0 (1912) 6 miles – 30:47.6 (1912) 10000 m – 31:57.5 (1912)[1][2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
At the 1912 Olympic Games Scott reached the finals of individual 10,000 m and cross-country races, but failed to complete them, partly due to a strong heat.[3][4]
Scott competed in several AAA Championships and finished second to A. Edward Wood in the 10 mile event at the 1909 AAA Championships[5][6] and was runner-up again behind Francis O'Neill at the 1910 AAA Championships.
He finally won the title at the 1911 AAA Championships[7][8] before another success at the 1912 AAA Championships, and finished second in the national cross-country championship in 1911. He competed for England in the International Cross Country Championships in 1910–13.[1][9]
