Roland Spitzer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRoland Adelbert•Spitzer
Used nameRoland•Spitzer
Born21 September 1885 in Toledo, OhioUSA
Died20 May 1916 (aged 30 years 7 months 29 days) in Toledo, OhioUSA
Measurements170 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsYale University — New Haven, ConnecticutUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Roland Spitzer ran track and cross-country at Yale, captaining the cross-country team for his last three years. At the IC4A Meet, Spitzer placed fourth in the 880y in 1909 and fourth in the mile in 1908, while competing for Yale. He returned to his native Toledo after graduation, and became a clerk in the bond house of Spitzer, Rorich & Company, the family firm. He was promoted to assistant sales manager in 1913 and served in that role until his early death in 1916.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Roland Spitzer
Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) 3 h5 r1/2