George William Lermond (November 29, 1904 – July 6, 1940) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2] A captain in the United States Army, he died in 1940 attempting to save his son in a house fire.[3][4] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, after President Franklin Roosevelt gave his permission.[2][3][4]
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Birth name | George William Lermond |
Nationality | American |
Born | Nahant, Massachusetts[1] | November 29, 1904
Died | July 6, 1940 La Plata, Maryland | (aged 35)
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Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |