Arthur Scholes

Arthur Richard Scholes (August 22, 1890 November 9, 1953) was a Canadian long-distance runner.[2] He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics and placed 15th.[3]

Arthur Scholes
Scholes in 1924
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born(1890-08-22)August 22, 1890
Toronto, Canada
DiedNovember 9, 1953(1953-11-09) (aged 63)[1]
Toronto, Canada
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event(s)Marathon
ClubGladstone AC, Toronto
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2:48:30 (1920)

References

  1. "Skunk-Eating Hermit Killed By Hated Car". Ottawa Citizen. Postmedia Network. November 11, 1953. p. 9. Retrieved December 28, 2018 via Newspapers.com. icon of an open green padlock
  2. "Arthur Scholes". Olympedia. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  3. "Arthur Scholes Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2012.


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