About Chris McCarthy
Lived 1931 – 2009 (aged 77). Chris McCarthy was an American athletics competitor.
Christopher McCarthy (June 21, 1931 – April 22, 2009) was an American race walker. He competed for Team USA at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the Men's 50 kilometres walk, finishing 21st with a personal best time 4:35:42.
Achievements Year Tournament Venue Result Event 1964 Olympic Games Tokyo, Japan 21st 50 km
Life
He was the longest sequentially enrolled graduate student at the University of Chicago, and studied under Leo Strauss (political science).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris McCarthy?
American racewalker (1931-2009)
When was Chris McCarthy born?
Chris McCarthy was born on 21 June 1931 in Worcester.
When did Chris McCarthy die?
Chris McCarthy died on 22 April 2009 in Chicago.
What was Chris McCarthy's occupation?
Chris McCarthy was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Chris McCarthy?
Chris McCarthy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris McCarthy (race walker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris McCarthy. https://biography.guide/chris-mccarthy/
MLA: "Chris McCarthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-mccarthy/.
Chicago: "Chris McCarthy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-mccarthy/.
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