About William Fritz
Lived 1914 – 1995 (aged 81). William Fritz was a Canadian athletics competitor.
William Duncan Fritz (1914 – 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Ferry Bank, Alberta on August 14, 1914. He and died in London, Ontario on October 14, 1995.
In 1936 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×400 metre event. In the 400 metre competition he finished fifth.
At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×440 yards relay event. In the 440 yards competition he finished fourth. Four years later he was part of the Canadian relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×440 yards contest at the 1938 Empire Games. At these Games he also won the silver medal in the 440 yards event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fritz?
Canadian sprinter (1914-1995)
When was William Fritz born?
William Fritz was born on 14 August 1914 in Alberta.
When did William Fritz die?
William Fritz died on 14 October 1995 in London.
What was William Fritz's occupation?
William Fritz was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was William Fritz?
William Fritz was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Fritz (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Fritz. https://biography.guide/william-fritz/
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