Roy Welton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlton Roy•Welton
Used nameRoy•Welton
Born11 March 1886 in Methuen, Massachusetts (USA)
Died9 November 1958 in Santa Ana, California (USA)
Measurements162 cm / 57 kg
AffiliationsLawrence YMCA
NOC United States

Biography

Roy Welton finished ninth in the 1908 Boston Marathon, which qualified him for the Olympic Team. He led the race thru 16 miles, breaking records at every checkpoint, but hit the wall and had to hold on to finish ninth. Welton was New England 5-mile champion in 1907. He started work with F. W. McLanathan Company, but later became President of the Wheeler Insulated Wire Company, retiring in 1952.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-43:25 (1908).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Roy Welton
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 4