Louis Scott (runner, born 1889) explained

Birth Date:November 16, 1889
Birth Place:Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Death Date:June 1960
Height:1.72m (05.64feet)
Weight:64kg (141lb)
Sport:Athletics
Event:5000 m, 10000 m
Club:South Paterson AC, Paterson
Pb:5000 – 15:06.4 (1912)
10000 m – 34:14.2 (1912)
Show-Medals:yes

Henry Louis Scott (November 16, 1889 – June 1960) was an American long-distance runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] He was part of the American team which won the gold medal in the 3000 m team event. He also competed in the final of the 5000 m, but his place is unknown. In the 10000 m competition he did not finish the final, due to a strong heat. At the same Olympics he finished 24th in the individual cross country race.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louis Scott . Olympedia . 19 April 2021.