 Lorz in 1904 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick G. Lorz |
| Born | June 5, 1884 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1914 (aged 29) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Event | Marathon |
Frederick Lorz (June 5, 1884 – February 4, 1914) was an American long distance runner who won the 1905 Boston Marathon.[1] Lorz is also known for his "finish" in the marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he did not cross the halfway mark of the race, and crossed the line to be hailed as the winner.[2]
- ^ "A New Marathon Champion: Frederick Lorz of the Mohawk Athletic Club of New York Captured the Great Run in an Exciting Contest". Boston Evening Transcript. Boston. April 20, 1905. p. 4. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- ^ "Frederick Lorz". Olympedia. Retrieved January 17, 2021.