William Fritz (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Fritz (athlete)

Canadian sprinter

Date of Birth: 14-Aug-1914

Place of Birth: Alberta, Canada

Date of Death: 14-Oct-1995

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About William Fritz (athlete)

  • William Fritz (William Duncan "Bill" Fritz; August 14, 1914 – October 14, 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in Ferry Bank, Alberta and died in London, Ontario. In 1936 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×400 metre event.
  • In the 400 metre competition he finished fifth. At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×440 yards relay event.
  • In the 440 yards competition he finished fourth.
  • Four years later he was part of the Canadian relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×440 yards contest at the 1938 Empire Games.
  • At these Games he also won the silver medal in the 440 yards event.

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