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Hayes, John Joseph (1886-1965), athlete, marathon runner and Olympian With digital objects
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John Joseph Hayes
John Joseph Hayes
PHA/8/2/44 · Item · 1908
Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
Postcard of John 'Johnny' Joseph Hayes, wearing number 26 shirt, finishing the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Hayes came second to Pietro Dorando but was given the gold medal following a successful protest by the American team that Dorando had been assisted over the finish line. Also depicts one of the officials, Jack Andrew, of the Polytechnic Harriers.