Arthur Richard Scholes (August 22, 1890 – November 9, 1953) was a Canadian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

and placed 15th.

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1890 births 1953 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Canadian male long-distance runners Canadian male marathon runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Track and field athletes from Toronto {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub