About William Richardson
Lived 1903 – 1969 (aged 66). William Richardson was an American middle-distance runner.
William Hord Richardson (December 25, 1903 – December 28, 1969) was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Competing for the Stanford Cardinal track and field team, Richardson finished runner-up in the 800 m at the 1925 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Richardson?
American middle-distance runner
When was William Richardson born?
William Richardson was born on 25 December 1903 in Los Angeles.
When did William Richardson die?
William Richardson died on 28 December 1969 in Los Angeles.
What was William Richardson's occupation?
William Richardson was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was William Richardson?
William Richardson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Richardson
· DBpedia: Bill Richardson (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Richardson. https://biography.guide/william-richardson-middle-distance-runner/
MLA: "William Richardson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-richardson-middle-distance-runner/.
Chicago: "William Richardson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-richardson-middle-distance-runner/.
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