Nick Costes (August 3, 1926 – March 24, 2003) was an American

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

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

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* 1926 births 2003 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics American male marathon runners Olympic track and field athletes for the United States People from Farrell, Pennsylvania Track and field athletes from Pennsylvania 20th-century American sportspeople {{US-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub