American marathon runner (1934–2024)
Bill Iffrig
Born William George Iffrig
(1934-06-13 ) June 13, 1934Died January 8, 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 89) Occupation Marathon runner Spouse Donna[ 1] [ 2]
William George Iffrig (June 13, 1934 – January 8, 2024) was an American marathon runner. He became well known to the American public after appearing in a photo that captured his fall near the finish line during the Boston Marathon bombing .[ 3]
Life and career
William George Iffrig was born in Everett, Washington on June 13, 1934, the son of Clarence and Fannie Iffrig. He graduated from Everett High School .[ 3] carpenter [ 4] brick mason .[ 5]
In 2013, Iffrig competed at the Boston Marathon . While competing, he fell 60 feet near the finish line after a bomb went off. He gained national attention after his fall was captured by photographer John Tlumacki.[ 3]
Iffrig died in Marysville, Washington on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89.[ 3] [ 5] [ 6]
References
^ Brant, John (June 2, 2013). "Back on His Feet" . Runner's World . Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ Tlumacki, John (April 14, 2023). "His photo told the story of the Boston Marathon bombing. Ten years later, he finally met the subject" . The Boston Globe . Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ a b c d Carballo, Rebecca (January 20, 2024). "Bill Iffrig, Runner in Iconic Boston Marathon Bombing Photo, Dies at 89" . The New York Times . Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ Erskine, Chris (April 25, 2013). "Bomb blast couldn't keep him down in Boston" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ a b Couture, Jon (January 20, 2024). "Bill Iffrig, immortalized as the fallen runner of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, dies at 89" . The Boston Globe . Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ "William "Bill" George Iffrig" . Dignity Memorial . Retrieved March 2, 2024 .
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