Charles Holway

Career

He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and took to running at an early age. He became a professional in 1905, defeating a number of runners in the United States before travelling to England and Wales in 1908. He took part in the World Sprint Championship in 1911, and his defeat of Postle later in his career was the first time the latter had ever been defeated.

Described as "big chested" and "very heavy limbed", Holway"s stride while ready in his starting position covered a distance of over 8 feet (24 m).

Achievements

• At his peak at the beginning of the twentieth century, following his defeat of champion Australians Jack Donaldson and Arthur Postle, Holway was considered a world champion sprinter. In the latter, he won a national competition in Pontypridd.