About William Garcia
Lived 1877 – 1951 (aged 74). William Garcia was an American marathon runner.
William Rosenbir Garcia (March 28, 1877 – August 12, 1951) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
In 1904, he did not finish the marathon competition. He made it before he started coughing up blood on the side of the street. If a passing bystander had not found him, Garcia may have died.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Garcia?
American distance runner (1877-1951)
When was William Garcia born?
William Garcia was born on 28 March 1877 in Oakland.
When did William Garcia die?
William Garcia died on 12 August 1951 in Oakland.
What was William Garcia's occupation?
William Garcia was a marathon runner.
What nationality was William Garcia?
William Garcia was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Garcia. https://biography.guide/william-garcia/
MLA: "William Garcia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-garcia/.
Chicago: "William Garcia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-garcia/.
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