About Sam Ferris
Lived 1900 – 1980 (aged 79). Sam Ferris was a British marathon runner.
Samuel Ferris (29 August 1900 – 21 March 1980) was a British and Northern Irish long-distance running athlete who competed mainly in the marathon and competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Career Ferris was born in Magherabeg, near Dromore, County Down in Northern Ireland.
Ferris became the national marathon champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1925 AAA Championships. He successfully retained his title at both the 1926 AAA Championships and the 1927 AAA Championships.
He won a silver medal for Great Britain in the marathon at the 1932 Olympic Games.
He served as the second president of the then recently formed UK Road Runners Club during 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Ferris?
British long-distance runner
When was Sam Ferris born?
Sam Ferris was born on 29 August 1900 in Northern Ireland.
When did Sam Ferris die?
Sam Ferris died on 21 March 1980 in Torquay.
What was Sam Ferris's occupation?
Sam Ferris was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Sam Ferris?
Sam Ferris was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Ferris. https://biography.guide/sam-ferris/
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