John Cuthbert (athlete)
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John Cuthbert (December 16, 1894 – May 10, 1960) was a Scottish-born 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
1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...
, finishing thirteenth. Cuthbert competed in the
1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso ...
marathon, but did not finish.


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* 1894 births 1960 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Canadian male long-distance runners Canadian male marathon runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada Athletes from Glasgow Scottish emigrants to Canada {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub