Bill Iffrig

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]

Bill Iffrig
Born	William George Iffrig (1934-06-13)June 13, 1934 Everett, Washington, U.S.
Died	January 8, 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 89) Marysville, Washington, U.S.
Occupation	Marathon runner
Spouse	Donna[1][2]

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] He was a carpenter^[4] and a 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]