Sam LaVoice
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Samuel "Sam"•LaVoice |
| Used name | Sam•LaVoice |
| Born | August 1882 in Syracuse, New York (USA) |
| Died | 6 April 1905 in Oriskany, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Samuel LaVoice worked as a freight brakeman for the New York Central railroad in the Syracuse area. He was tragically killed when he fell off a train car when the train was taking up extra cars. LaVoice was run over by several of the cars and his mauled body was virtually unrecognizable.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
Sam LaVoice | |||
| 25 miles, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| 1 mile, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 4 | |||||
| 5 miles, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Fell off a railroad car and was run over by several other cars, badly mangling his body.)
Errata
1900 census gives August 1881 as birth date - likely incorrect.