Louis Madeira

Louis Childs Madeira III (February 5, 1892 – March 20, 1943) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

In 1912 he participated in the 1500 metres competition and qualified for the final. His exact result is unknown but he finished between ninth and 14th place.[2]

Madeira's success in track at the University of Pennsylvania is honored on the medal for the Penn Relays. His likeness is the second athlete meeting Benjamin Franklin.

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Louis Madeira Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  2. "Louis Madeira". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 April 2021.


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