John Lordan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Charles•Lordan
Used nameJohn•Lordan
Born26 June 1876 in Bengour East, Murragh, Cork (IRL)
Died12 February 1960 in Brighton, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsCambridgeport 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) DNF