William George Iffrig (June 13, 1934 – January 8, 2024) was an American marathon runner. He became well known to the American public after appearing in a photo that captured his fall near the finish line during the Boston Marathon bombing.[3]

Bill Iffrig
Born
William George Iffrig

(1934-06-13)June 13, 1934
DiedJanuary 8, 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 89)
OccupationMarathon runner
SpouseDonna[1][2]

Life and career

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William George Iffrig was born in Everett, Washington on June 13, 1934, the son of Clarence and Fannie Iffrig. He graduated from Everett High School.[3] He was a carpenter[4] and a brick mason.[5]

In 2013, Iffrig competed at the Boston Marathon. While competing, he fell 60 feet near the finish line after a bomb went off. He gained national attention after his fall was captured by photographer John Tlumacki.[3]

Iffrig died in Marysville, Washington on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89.[3][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Brant, John (June 2, 2013). "Back on His Feet". Runner's World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Tlumacki, John (April 14, 2023). "His photo told the story of the Boston Marathon bombing. Ten years later, he finally met the subject". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Carballo, Rebecca (January 20, 2024). "Bill Iffrig, Runner in Iconic Boston Marathon Bombing Photo, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Erskine, Chris (April 25, 2013). "Bomb blast couldn't keep him down in Boston". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Couture, Jon (January 20, 2024). "Bill Iffrig, immortalized as the fallen runner of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, dies at 89". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "William "Bill" George Iffrig". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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