About James Henigan
Lived 1892 – 1950 (aged 57). James Henigan was an American athletics competitor and marathon runner.
James Henigan (April 25, 1892 – February 27, 1950) was an American long-distance runner. He competed at the 1924, 1928 and the 1932 Summer Olympics. He also won the Boston Marathon in 1931.
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Who was James Henigan?
American athletics competitor
When was James Henigan born?
James Henigan was born on 25 April 1892 in Boston.
When did James Henigan die?
James Henigan died on 26 February 1950 in South Carolina.
What was James Henigan's occupation?
James Henigan was an athletics competitor and marathon runner.
What nationality was James Henigan?
James Henigan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Henigan. https://biography.guide/james-henigan/
MLA: "James Henigan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-henigan/.
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