kids encyclopedia robot

Marcus Hurley facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Marcus Hurley during 1904 Summer Olympics.JPG
Quick facts for kids
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold 1904 St. Louis ¼ mile
Gold 1904 St. Louis ⅓ mile
Gold 1904 St. Louis ½ mile
Gold 1904 St. Louis Mile
Bronze 1904 St. Louis 2 mile

Marcus Latimer Hurley (December 22, 1883 – March 28, 1941) was an American cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century. He specialized in sprint cycling and won 4 gold medals in Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2 mile race.

Biography

He was born on December 22, 1883. He was on the first national collegiate basketball championship team in 1908, serving as Columbia University's basketball team's captain. Hurley served in World War I and was decorated. He died on March 28, 1941.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Marcus Hurley para niños

kids search engine
Marcus Hurley Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.