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William Crothers runs to silver

October 16, 2013

By The Canadian Olympic Committee

October 16, 1964.

Middle distance runner William Crothers wins silver in the 800m at the Games of the XVIII Olympiad in Tokyo. No Canadian athlete has won an Olympic medal in this event since.

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William Crothers runs to silver

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October 16, 1964.

Middle distance runner William Crothers wins silver in the 800m at the Games of the XVIII Olympiad in Tokyo. No Canadian athlete has won an Olympic medal in this event since.

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