William Hogenson
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William "Bill" P. Hogenson (October 26, 1884 – October 14, 1965) was an American
athlete and sprinter who competed in the early twentieth century. He won a silver medal
in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
in the men's 60 metre dash, but was beaten by Archie Hahn
who took gold. He also won two bronze medals, over 100 metres and 200 metres, both distances won by Archie Hahn of the United States.
United States
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athlete and sprinter who competed in the early twentieth century. He won a silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
At the 1904 Summer Olympics, twenty-five athletics events were contested, all for men only.Multi-event competitions, the decathlon and triathlon, were introduced for the first time. The short steeplechase was lengthened slightly, from 2500 to 2590 metres, while the long steeplechase was...
in the men's 60 metre dash, but was beaten by Archie Hahn
Archie Hahn
Charles Archibald "Archie" Hahn was a German-American athlete, and one of the best sprinters in the early 20th century....
who took gold. He also won two bronze medals, over 100 metres and 200 metres, both distances won by Archie Hahn of the United States.