About William Hogenson
Lived 1884 – 1965 (aged 80). William Hogenson was an American sprinter and athletics competitor.
William P. Hogenson (October 26, 1884 – October 14, 1965) was an American athlete and sprinter, who competed in the early twentieth century. He won a silver medal in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics in the men's 60 m dash, but was beaten by Archie Hahn, who took gold. He also won two bronze medals, over 100 m and 200 m, both distances won by Archie Hahn of the United States.
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Who was William Hogenson?
athletics competitor (1884–1965)
When was William Hogenson born?
William Hogenson was born on 26 October 1884 in Chicago.
When did William Hogenson die?
William Hogenson died on 14 October 1965 in Chicago.
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William Hogenson was a sprinter and athletics competitor.
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William Hogenson was American.
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