Ralph Williams (athlete)
Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | Quincy, Massachusetts, United States | August 7, 1900
Died | July 6, 1941 | (aged 40)
Sport | |
Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
Ralph Williams (August 7, 1900 – July 6, 1941)
1924 Summer Olympics
Prior to the marathon, the American team ran a 15-mile time trial.[4] It was a particularly warm day in Paris, where the Olympics were being held, and Williams quit after 3 miles.[4] Coach Michael Ryan, who didn't finish either of the two Olympic marathons he ran, suggested that Williams be pulled from the event.[4] The "head coach and the chairman of the Selection Committee" overruled Ryan and chose to run Williams rather than Carl Linder.[4] Williams did not finish the race.[4]
References
- Olympedia
- ^ "Ralph Williams Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Hymans, Richard. "The History of the United States Olympic Trials-Track and Field" (PDF). USA Track & Field. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-88011-969-6. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
External links
- Ralph Williams at Olympedia