Mike Spring

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Competed in Intercalated Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael "Mike"•Spring
Used nameMike•Spring
Born14 December 1879 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Died17 March 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
Measurements167 cm / 54 kg
AffiliationsPastime AC, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Mike Spring won the 1904 Boston Marathon after placing third in that event in 1903. He competed for the Pastime AC of New York. Spring graduated from a technical institute and worked for the Edison Company designing powerhouses. After work, he trained by running home over the newly constructed Brooklyn Bridge.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-38:05 (1904).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Mike Spring
Marathon, Men (Olympic) DNF
1906 Intercalated Games Athletics USA Mike Spring
5 miles, Men (Intercalated) DNS
Marathon, Men (Intercalated) DNF