William Prout
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Christopher•Prout |
| Used name | William•Prout |
| Born | 24 February 1886 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 4 August 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 76 kg |
| Affiliations | Boston AA, Boston (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
William Prout was third in the Eastern Olympic Trials in 1908 over 400 metres. He competed for the Boston AA. He graduated from Brown University in 1907, but had no placements at the IC4A Meet. Prout later finished law school at Boston University.
In addition to practicing law in Boston, Prout went into sports administration. In 1921 he was named President of the AAU holding that post until 1924. In 1926 Prout was elected President of the US Olympic Committee, serving in that role through the 1928 Olympics. Prout was also active in the Knights of Columbus, and was supreme commander of the Back Bay Council in Boston, and was Massachusetts deputy commander for several years.
Personal Best: 400 – 50.4 (1908).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
William Prout | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r2/3 |
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee | 1926—1926 | USA |
William Prout |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Served as President of a National Olympic Committee (USA: 1926)