John Lordan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Charles•Lordan |
| Used name | John•Lordan |
| Born | 26 June 1876 in Bengour East, Murragh, Cork (IRL) |
| Died | 12 February 1960 in Brighton, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Cambridgeport Gymnasium, Cambridgeport (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
At the Boston Marathon, John Lordan finished fifth in 1901, third in 1902, and improved to win the race in 1903. He was an Irish immigrant who worked as a shipping agent for a manufacturing company in Cambridge. He trained at night only because of his job.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-41:29 (1903).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
John Lordan | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |