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William Agee (athlete)

William Agee (December 25, 1905 – March 26, 1954) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.

Personal Information:

  • Born: December 25, 1905, in Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • Died: March 26, 1954 (aged 48), in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • Sport: Long-distance running
  • Event: Marathon

Career Highlights:

  • Won the 1928 U.S. Olympic Trial marathon in Baltimore.
  • Won marathons in Baltimore in 1929, 1930, and 1931.
  • Was the AAU Marathon Champion in 1939.
  • Was the AAU 15-mile champion from 1929 to 1931.
  • Ran for the Emorywood Club and the Stonewall Democratic AC.
  • Personal best in the marathon: 2:32:09 (1931).

Olympic Participation: Agee represented the United States in the men's marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.

Death: Agee died by suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning in 1954. He had been in poor health for several years prior to his death.

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