Lewis Anderson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lewis Robbins•Anderson |
| Used name | Lewis•Anderson |
| Born | 7 May 1890 in Geneva, Nebraska (USA) |
| Died | 4 May 1958 (aged 67 years 11 months 28 days) in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | University of Nebraska |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Lewis Anderson was a farm boy from Genoa, Nebraska. He ran in college for the University of Nebraska, placing third at the Western Intercollegiate cross-country meet in 1909. He was runner-up in the Central Olympic Trials in 1912 in the 1,500. After college he farmed in Lincoln, Nebraska, on a 175-acre farm, where he raised bees, fruits, and vegetables.
Personal Best: 1500 – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Lewis Anderson | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h4 r1/2 | |||||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) |