Harry Lawson (11 May 1881 – 17 October 1955)
was a
track and field athlete
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who competed in the
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...
for
Canada
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. He finished seventh in the men's marathon. He was born in
Leeds
Leeds () is a city and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds district in West Yorkshire, England. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. It is also the third-largest settlement (by populati ...
,
West Yorkshire
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,
England
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.
References
External links
Olympic profile
1881 births
1955 deaths
Athletes from Leeds
English emigrants to Canada
Canadian male marathon runners
Olympic track and field athletes for Canada
Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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