James Clark (athlete)
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James A. Clark was an American
long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon
on February 12, 1909 with a time of 2:46:52 at the Brooklyn Marathon. According to the New York Times, Clark also set an American record in a 20 mile race on November 14, 1909 (1:57:27 3-5). He ran for the Xaiver Athletic Club and was later elected the President of the Long Island Athletic Club.
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long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
on February 12, 1909 with a time of 2:46:52 at the Brooklyn Marathon. According to the New York Times, Clark also set an American record in a 20 mile race on November 14, 1909 (1:57:27 3-5). He ran for the Xaiver Athletic Club and was later elected the President of the Long Island Athletic Club.