About Fred S. Cameron
Lived 1886 – 1953 (aged 66). Fred S. Cameron was a Canadian athletics competitor.
Fred S. Cameron (1886–1953) was a Canadian runner from Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Biography Cameron was born at Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia on November 11, 1886. He is best known for winning the 14th Boston Marathon in 1910 with a time of 2:28:52. Cameron defeated Clarence DeMar by one minute.
Cameron was also the North American Long Distance Champion and the Maritime five-mile champion. He held the Halifax Herald 10-mile road race record, gained over 160 trophies and awards over his career and is a member of the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame.
Cameron originally began as an amateur, but began racing professionally in 1911. He retired from competition in 1919 and died in 1953.
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Who was Fred S. Cameron?
Canadian athletics competitor (1886-1953)
When was Fred S. Cameron born?
Fred S. Cameron was born on 11 November 1886 in Advocate Harbour.
When did Fred S. Cameron die?
Fred S. Cameron died on 18 March 1953.
What was Fred S. Cameron's occupation?
Fred S. Cameron was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Fred S. Cameron?
Fred S. Cameron was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred S. Cameron. https://biography.guide/fred-s-cameron/
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