Description: (American Long-Distance Runner)
Frederick Lorz gained fame as an American long-distance runner who won the 1905 Boston Marathon. However, he became more widely known for his controversial "finish" at the 1904 Summer Olympics marathon, where he was disqualified for not completing the full race distance despite crossing the finish line first. This incident stirred up significant controversy within the running community and left a lasting impact on the sport of long-distance running.