Bill Iffrig
American marathon runner
About Bill Iffrig
Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 89).
William George Iffrig (June 13, 1934 – January 8, 2024) was an American marathon runner. He became well known to the American public after appearing in a photo that captured his fall near the finish line during the Boston Marathon bombing.
Life and career William George Iffrig was born in Everett, Washington on June 13, 1934, the son of Clarence and Fannie Iffrig. He graduated from Everett High School. and a brick mason.
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Who was Bill Iffrig?
American marathon runner (1934–2024)
When was Bill Iffrig born?
Bill Iffrig was born on 13 June 1934 in Everett.
When did Bill Iffrig die?
Bill Iffrig died on 8 January 2024 in Marysville.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Iffrig. https://biography.guide/bill-iffrig/
MLA: "Bill Iffrig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-iffrig/.
Chicago: "Bill Iffrig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-iffrig/.
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