Harry Smith (runner)

This article is about the American marathon runner. For the Australian footballer, see Harry Smith (footballer, born 1916).
For other uses, see Harry Smith (disambiguation).
Harry Smith
Smith in 1911, holding a trophy.
Personal information
BornHarry James Smith
(1888-07-30)July 30, 1888
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1962(1962-11-20) (aged 74)
Mitchell, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event
Marathon
ClubPastime Athletic Club

Harry James Smith (July 30, 1888 – November 20, 1962) was an American long-distance runner. He was most notable for competing in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. He was also the father of Hart wrestling family matriarch Helen Hart and the father-in-law of Stu Hart.

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