About William Forsyth
Lived 1891 – 1939 (aged 48). William Forsyth was a Canadian marathon runner.
William Forsyth (20 January 1891 – 1 July 1939) was a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Forsyth?
long-distance runner (1891–1939)
When was William Forsyth born?
William Forsyth was born on 20 January 1891.
When did William Forsyth die?
William Forsyth died on 1 July 1939.
What was William Forsyth's occupation?
William Forsyth was a marathon runner.
What nationality was William Forsyth?
William Forsyth was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Forsyth (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Forsyth. https://biography.guide/william-forsyth-marathon-runner/
MLA: "William Forsyth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-forsyth-marathon-runner/.
Chicago: "William Forsyth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-forsyth-marathon-runner/.
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