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Johnny Hayes (Runner) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Johnny Hayes
John Joseph "Johnny" Hayes was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Hayes' Olympic victory contributed to the early growth of long-distance running and marathoning in the United States. He was also the first man to win a marathon at the now official standard distance of 26 miles 385 yards when Olympic officials lengthened the distance to put the finish line in front of the Royal Box.
SportAthletics
Event(s)Marathon
ClubI-AAC, Queens
Personal best(s)Marathon – 2:26:04 (1908) (at 24 mile distance)

About Johnny Hayes

Runner Johnny Hayes was born on April 10, 1886 in New York, United States (He dies at the age of 79, on August 25, 1965).

American marathon runner whose victory in the 1908 Olympic Marathon boosted long-distance running's appeal in the United States. He was also the first man to win a marathon, which is today officially measured at 26 miles and 385 yards.

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Johnny Hayes before becoming famous

Johnny Hayes was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1886 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

In 1905, he worked as an assistant manager in Bloomingdale Brothers' sports goods department. He rose to prominence as a runner after finishing fifth in the 1906 Boston Marathon.

Achievement of Johnny Hayes

No American man would win the marathon again until Runner Frank Shorter in 1972, after he won it at the 1908 Olympic Games.

Johnny Hayes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born into an Irish emigrant family.

Johnny Hayes Collabed with

Both he and Kenya's Runner Sammy Wanjiru have won the Olympic Marathon.

Johnny Hayes Income & Net worth

Johnny Hayes's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a runner. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Johnny Hayes.

Johnny Hayes Height and Weight

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Latest information about Johnny Hayes updated on March 21 2023.