Career
From 1884 to 1891, Tharnish was never defeated in a race for money, including races from a 50-yard dash to four miles. He was trained by Ed W. Moulton, trainer of Charlie Paddock. His time for the 100 yard dash was 9 4/5 seconds.
Tharnish ran for Barnum and Bailey after racing and beating a man, while barefoot and in overalls, the circus had claimed to be "the world's fastest human."
Tharnish was born in Darien, New York but shortly his family moved to Audubon, Iowa.
