Bill Fritz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Duncan "Bill"•Fritz |
| Used name | Bill•Fritz |
| Born | 14 August 1914 in Ferry Bank, Alberta (CAN) |
| Died | 14 October 1995 in London, Ontario (CAN) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | Toronto West End YMCA, Toronto (CAN) |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Bill Fritz had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games 4×440 yards Relay (with Johnny Loaring, Lee Orr, and the non-Olympian Bill Dale), 2nd in the 1934 British Empire Games 4×440 yards Relay (with Ray Lewis and the non-Olympians Art Scott and John Addison), 2nd in the 1938 British Empire Games 440 yards. In the 1934 British Empire Games Fritz finished fourth 440 yards.
Personal Best: 400 - 47.32 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CAN |
Bill Fritz | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Canada | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–2–0 1934 London ATH silver: 4×440 yards relay; 1938 Sydney ATH gold: 4×440 yards relay, silver: 440 yards)