Arthur L. Newton
American athlete
About Arthur L. Newton
Lived 1883 – 1950 (aged 67). Arthur L. Newton was an American marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Arthur Lee Newton (June 24, 1876 – May 21, 1956) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the distance events. He was born in Woodstock, Vermont, but moved to New Rochelle, New York in 1912, where he was an automobile dealer.
Biography He participated in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris in the 2,500 metre steeplechase finishing 4th and in the marathon finishing 5th.
He also competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, United States in the 4 mile team where he won the gold medal with his teammates George Underwood, Paul Pilgrim, 800 meter silver medalist Howard Valentine, and David Munson. He also won bronze medals in the marathon and 2,590 meter steeplechase.
He was married twice; his second wife was Frieda Muehlichen, and their daughter was Elaine. He died at Phelps Memorial Hospital in North Tarrytown, New York in 1956.
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Who was Arthur L. Newton?
American athlete (1883–1950)
When was Arthur L. Newton born?
Arthur L. Newton was born on 31 January 1883 in Upton.
When did Arthur L. Newton die?
Arthur L. Newton died on 19 July 1950 in Worcester.
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Arthur L. Newton was a marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
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Arthur L. Newton was American.
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