About William Saward
Lived 1858 – 1944 (aged 85–86). William Saward was a British marathon runner.
William George Saward (15 September 1868 – 1944) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Biography Saward was born in Thurrock and was a member of Essex Beagles. In 1894, he helped his club win the Southern Counties Cross Country title at Wembley Park. He later turned professional.
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Who was William Saward?
British athlete
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William Saward was born in 1858 in Thurrock.
When did William Saward die?
William Saward died in 1944 in Thurrock.
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William Saward was a marathon runner.
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William Saward was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Saward. https://biography.guide/william-saward/
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