Cogwagee * Tom Longboat 1886-1949
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An Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River, Tom Longboat was one of the world's great long-distance runners. He ran his first race in Caledonia in 1905 and two years later shot to international attention with a record-breaking win in the Boston Marathon. He represented Canada in the 1908 Olympics. Hailed as professional world champion the following year, Longboat went on to set world records for 24 and 32 km races. During the First World War he served as a despatch runner with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (1916-1919). Tom Longboat is a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
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The County of Brant
Six Nations of the Grand River
In Ohsweken, at the old Six Nation Council House
at 1799 4th Line, north side of the street
just west of Chiefswood Road
N 43 04.157 W 80 07.143
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February 6, 2011
This guy must be fast! I wish I could run that fast! :)
May 2, 2010
Does anyone know anything about his childhood because I'm doing a project on him! Thanks
February 18, 2010
At school I'm learning about this man.