Arthur Wins Marathon in Olympic Race
The article recounts McArthur of South Africa winning the 40,200 meter marathon with Gertshaw second and Gaston Strabino third, as Americans Sockalexis and Gallagher also contend late. It notes cautious American pacing and a hot sun that hampered their late surge, with detailed mile-by-mile placements and finish order across 70 runners.
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Gaston Strobino
Canada
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Sweden
Yale
Joseph Erxleben
Missouri A. C
Dick Piggott
Medford
Joe Forshaw
E. Fabre
Clarence DeMar
Boissiere
France
H. Green
England
Harry Smith
New York
K. K. McArthur
South Africa
W. Gertshaw
Gaston Strabino
Paterson
N. J
United States loses marathon as South Africa wins 1912 Olympic race
The 1912 Olympic marathon results show K K McArthur of South Africa winning in 2 hours 36 minutes with C W Gushaw second and Gaston Strobino of the New Jersey-based Paterson Athletic Club finishing third for the United States. Strobino’s strong finish amid bleeding feet earns U S praise. McArthur and Gushaw set pace, while other U S runners, including Mike Ryan and John Reynolds, drop out or fade.
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Americans Strong In Stadium Race Finish
The United States team opened with a nine-man showing at the stadium as they posted strong finishes and brisk strides amid race stories that emerged afterward.
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