Fred Faller

Frederick William Faller (July 30, 1895 – August 11, 1984) was an American long-distance runner who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.^[3] He finished eighth in the 10,000 m, 15th in the individual cross-country and fourth in the team cross-country event.^[4] Faller won the AAU 10 mile and cross-country titles in 1919–20, and finished second in the 10 mile race at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games.^[1][5] Faller's AAU record held for 25 years.^[6]

Fred Faller

Fred Faller at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games
Personal information
Born	July 30, 1895 Gütenbach, Germany
Died	August 11, 1984 (aged 89) West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	10,000 m
Club	Dorchester Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best	10,000 m – 32:05.2 (1919).[1][2]

He was inducted to the Road Runners Club of America's American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame in 1972.^[7]

He was also a watchmaker and one of Johnny Kelley's advisors.^[6]