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John Lordan
Full name: John Charles Lordan
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Weight: 137 lbs (62 kg)
Born: June 29, 1876 in Murragh, Cork, Ireland
Died: 1937 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Affiliations: Cambridgeport Gymnasium, Cambridge
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
At the Boston Marathon, John Lordan finished fifth in 1901, third in 1902, and improved to win the race in 1903. He was an Irish immigrant who worked as a shipping agent for a manufacturing company in Cambridge. He trained at night only because of his job. Personal Best: Mar – 2-41:29 (1903). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 28 | St. Louis | Athletics | Men's Marathon | United States | USA | AC | DNF |
Men's Marathon
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer | 28 | St. Louis | Athletics | United States | Final Standings | AC | DNF |
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