William Anderson
British sprinter and middle-distance runner
About William Anderson
Lived 1850 – 1915 (aged 64–65). William Anderson was a British sprinter, middle-distance runner, athletics competitor and military personnel.
William Davidson Anderson (14 April 1878 – 25 January 1958) was an Irish athlete. He competed for Great Britain in two events at the 1906 Intercalated Games.
Personal life Born in Ireland, Anderson moved to Scotland with his family when he was six months old. He moved to Saskatchewan prior to World War I, during which he served as a private in the 5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
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Who was William Anderson?
British sprinter and middle-distance runner
When was William Anderson born?
William Anderson was born in 1850 in Ireland.
When did William Anderson die?
William Anderson died on 26 April 1915 in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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William Anderson was a sprinter, middle-distance runner, athletics competitor and military personnel.
What nationality was William Anderson?
William Anderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Anderson (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Anderson. https://biography.guide/william-anderson-sprinter/
MLA: "William Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-anderson-sprinter/.
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