About William Wood
Lived 1881 – 1940 (aged 58). William Wood was a Canadian and British marathon runner.
William Henry Wood (6 February 1881 – 13 January 1940) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics for Canada. He finished fifth in the Men's Marathon. He was born in Plymouth, England and died in London, Ontario.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Wood?
Canadian marathon runner of British descent
When was William Wood born?
William Wood was born on 6 February 1881 in Plymouth.
When did William Wood die?
William Wood died on 13 January 1940 in London.
What was William Wood's occupation?
William Wood was a marathon runner.
What nationality was William Wood?
William Wood was Canadian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Wood (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wood. https://biography.guide/william-wood-marathon-runner/
MLA: "William Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-wood-marathon-runner/.
Chicago: "William Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wood-marathon-runner/.
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