Sidney Hatch facts for kids
Hatch in 1908
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| Birth name | Sidney Herbert Hatch | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | August 18, 1883 River Forest, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died | October 17, 1966 (aged 83) Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Sport | Long-distance running | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Marathon | |||||||||||||
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Sidney Herbert Hatch (born August 18, 1883 – died October 17, 1966) was an amazing American athlete. He was famous for his long-distance running. Sidney won a silver medal for the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. He was part of a 4-mile team race. His teammates were James Lightbody, Frank Verner, Lacey Hearn, and Albert Corey.
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Sidney Hatch: A Marathon Legend
Sidney Hatch was a very well-known marathon runner. He ran more than 45 marathons between 1904 and 1922. He won many of these races. Some of his big wins include the Chicago Marathon in 1909. He also won the Yonkers Marathon in 1911.
Sidney was a member of the Illinois State Gaelic A.A. and the Chicago Irish American Athletic Club. He was known for always finishing his races. He never gave up in a marathon!
Olympic Achievements
Sidney Hatch competed in the marathon at two Olympic Games. He finished 8th in the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. In 1908, he placed 14th in the London Olympics. He also won a silver medal in the 1904 Olympics. This was for the Four-Mile team event.
Winning Marathons
Sidney won the All Western Marathon in St. Louis six times. These wins were in 1906, 1907, 1908, 1911, 1914, and 1915. His 1908 win helped him qualify for the 1908 Olympics.
In 1909, Sidney finished third in an indoor marathon. This race was held in New York City. About 5,000 cheering fans watched him. Later that year, he won a 100-mile race in Chicago.
Boston Marathon Success
Sidney Hatch often placed in the top 10 at the famous Boston Marathon. He finished second in 1917. He also came in third place in both 1915 and 1916. In 1916, he set a record in the Milwaukee to Chicago Run. He completed the 96-mile race in less than 15 hours.
Sidney's Life Beyond Running
Sidney Hatch also served his country. He was a messenger in the United States Army during World War I. He showed great bravery in France in 1918. He was honored for his "extraordinary heroism."
He received several important awards. These included the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross (United States). He also received the French Croix de Guerre.
After the war, Sidney ran two more Boston Marathons. He then retired from marathon running. From 1923 to 1953, he worked as a letter carrier. He delivered mail in River Forest, Illinois. He retired at age 70.
Sidney married Gertrude Morris in 1921. They had three children: Herbert, and twin girls June and Jane. Sidney was born in River Forest, Illinois. He passed away in Maywood, Illinois in 1966. He is buried in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Sidney Hatch para niños
