Tom Longboat (Six Nations)
| Tom Longboat | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | marathon runner |
Tom Longboat was an Indigenous runner on the 1908 Canadian Olympic team.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Six Nations of the Grand River[2]
- August 2020: He was a premier athlete in the early 20th century and won the Boston Marathon in 1907. His life and legacy serve as the foundation for a national Indigenous athletic awards program.[3]
- April 2022: He was a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River and served as a Canadian soldier. He served as an early hero for runner Joel Kennedy. The Longboat Roadrunners club runs to honour his spirit.[2]
- May 2022: Tom Longboat competed alongside Fred Simpson as part of the Canadian Olympic team during the 1908 Olympic Games. During the Olympic marathon, Tom Longboat collapsed after running 19 miles.[1]
- April 2024: His story is used to illustrate the Ontario experience of Indigenous soldiers in Jean Miso's book.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Alderville First Nation Chief and fellow blues musicians open up Toronto International Storytelling Festival", Anishinabek News, 31 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Oneida Nation of the Thames runner inspires others to pursue personal goals", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Forsyth book receiving kudos for her take on Indigenous sports awards program", Anishinabek News, 10 August 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Warriors & Nations: Voices from the Original Peoples", Anishinabek News, 1 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).