Louis Scott (runner, born 1889)

Henry Louis Scott (November 16, 1889 – June 1960) was an American long-distance runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.^[3] He was part of the American team which won the gold medal in the 3000 m team event. He also competed in the final of the 5000 m, but his place is unknown. In the 10000 m competition he did not finish the final, due to a strong heat.^[4] At the same Olympics he finished 24th in the individual cross country race.^[1]

Louis Scott

Personal information
Born	November 16, 1889 Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Died	June 1960
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	5000 m, 10000 m
Club	South Paterson AC, Paterson
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	5000 – 15:06.4 (1912) 10000 m – 34:14.2 (1912)[1][2]
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1912 Stockholm 3000 m team race