Frederick Lorz
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Frederick Lorz was an American long-distance runner who won the 1905 Boston Marathon. Lorz is also known for his "finish" in the marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he did not cross the halfwa
Lorz in 1904
Thomas Hicks (athlete)
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Thomas John Hicks was an American track and field athlete. He won the marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Frederick Lorz
…formally apologized and it was found that he had not intended to defraud. Lorz then legitimately won the Boston Marathon in 1905 with a time of 2:38:25. Thomas Hicks was the actual winner of the 1904 Olympic marathon, though he too had an unusual race, walking part of the route, being carried by his trainers, and…
Hicks at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Hicks and supporters at the 1904 Summer Olympics