Samuel Stevenson (21 September 1884 – 14 August 1948) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Born | 21 September 1884 Whifflet, Coatbridge, Scotland |
| Died | 14 August 1948 (aged 63) Coatbridge, Scotland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
| Club | Clydesdale Harriers |
Biography
editStevenson was born in Whifflet, Coatbridge, Scotland and was a member of the Clydesdale Harriers.[2] He was a four-times Scottish champion from 1905[3] to 1906, winning the 10 miles championship in 1905, the 4 miles championship in 1905 and 1906 and the cross country championship in 1906.[4]
He represented Scotland three times at the International cross country championships from 1904 to 1906[5] and won the 4 miles race for Scotland in the international match against Ireland in 1906.[4]
Stevenson was named in the Great Britain team for the 1908 Olympic Games in London, where he was selected to compete in the 5 mile race and marathon.[6][7] In the men's 5 miles, Stevenson finished third in heat 5, just missing out on a place in the Olympic final. He did not start the marathon.[4]
References
edit- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Samuel Stevenson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ↑ "26 Miles 385 Yards". Clydesdale Harriers. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ↑ "Scottish Championships". Liverpool Evening Express. 5 March 1906. Retrieved 13 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- 1 2 3 "Samuel Stevenson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ↑ "International notes". Scottish Referee. 24 March 1905. Retrieved 13 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "The Olympic Games, British Representatives". The Sportsman. 12 June 1908. Retrieved 13 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Olympic Games, Britain's team of athletes". Liverpool Daily Post. 12 June 1908. Retrieved 13 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.