John Gallagher
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John James•Gallagher, Jr. |
| Used name | John•Gallagher |
| Born | 13 April 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 13 May 1950 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 168 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Yale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Gallagher ran distances for Yale. It is unclear how he was chosen for the 1912 Olympic marathon as he never placed in any Trials races in 1912. At the 1912 Boston Marathon, he took the lead in the race at about 9 miles, but later withdrew.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-44:20 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
John Gallagher | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 7 |