Lloyd George Evans (31 July 1915 – 29 July 2002) 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 men's

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

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...

, placing 16th with a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes and 7 seconds. His personal best time for the men's marathon was 2 hours, 39 minutes and 41 seconds in 1947.

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1915 births 2002 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Canadian male long-distance runners Canadian male marathon runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Track and field athletes from Montreal Anglophone Quebec people {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub