Roy Welton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Alton Roy•Welton |
| Used name | Roy•Welton |
| Born | 11 March 1886 in Methuen, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 9 November 1958 in Santa Ana, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 162 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Lawrence 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 |