Ronald MacDonald (athlete)
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Ronald John MacDonald (September 19, 1874[1] – September 3, 1947[2]), also spelled Ronald McDonald, was a Canadian runner, best known as the winner of the second Boston Marathon in 1898.[3][4] He later became a successful physician in Nova Scotia.
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Ronald J. MacDonald | |
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Born | (1874-09-19)September 19, 1874 Fraser's Grant, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Died | September 3, 1947(1947-09-03) (aged 72) |
Resting place | Heatherton, Nova Scotia |
Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University Tufts Medical College |
Occupation | Physician |
Known for | Marathon running |
Spouse | Ada Pieroway |
Children | 5 |
Honors | Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame (1979) |
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