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William Fritz (athlete)

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Name
  
William Fritz

Role
  
Olympic athlete

Died
  
October 14, 1995


William Fritz (William Duncan "Bill" Fritz; August 14, 1914 – October 14, 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Ferry Bank, Alberta and died in London, Ontario.

In 1936 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×400 metre event. In the 400 metre competition he finished fifth.

At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×440 yards relay event. In the 440 yards competition he finished fourth. Four years later he was part of the Canadian relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×440 yards contest at the 1938 Empire Games. At these Games he also won the silver medal in the 440 yards event.

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William Fritz (athlete) Wikipedia