Johnny Hayes
American athlete (1886–1965)
Died aged 79AriesUnited States1.62 m (5′4″)
Biography
John Joseph Hayes (April 10, 1886 – August 25, 1965) was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Hayes' Olympic victory contributed to the early growth of long-distance running and marathoning in the United States. He was also the first man to win a marathon at the now official standard distance of 26 miles 385 yards when Olympic officials lengthened the distance to put the finish line in front of the Royal Box (the 1896 and 1904 Olympic marathons had been less than 25 miles long).
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Awards & honours (1)
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Quick answers about Johnny Hayes
- How old was Johnny Hayes?
- Johnny Hayes died on August 23, 1965 at the age of 79.
- When is Johnny Hayes's birthday?
- Johnny Hayes was born on April 10, 1886.
- Where was Johnny Hayes born?
- Johnny Hayes was born in New York City.
- What is Johnny Hayes's zodiac sign?
- Johnny Hayes's zodiac sign is Aries.
- How tall is Johnny Hayes?
- Johnny Hayes is 1.62 m (5′4″) tall.
- What is Johnny Hayes's nationality?
- Johnny Hayes is a citizen of United States.
- What does Johnny Hayes do?
- Johnny Hayes is known as marathon runner, long-distance runner, athletics competitor, radio personality.
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