British long-distance runner
William Scott
![]() William Scott at the 1912 Olympics |
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| Born | 23 March 1884
Stretford, England |
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| Died | 8 December 1931(1931-12-08) (aged 47)
Pendleton, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10000 m |
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| Club | Salford Harriers |
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| Personal best(s) | 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] |
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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.
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]
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