About Bill Iffrig
Bill Iffrig was a notable figure. Iffrig died in 2024 at the age of 89.
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|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.
Life and career
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. He was a carpenter and a brick mason.
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.
Iffrig died in Marysville, Washington on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89.
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Articles & News
- nytimes.com"Bill Iffrig, Runner in Iconic Boston Marathon Bombing Photo, Dies at 89"
- latimes.com"Bomb blast couldn't keep him down in Boston"
- dignitymemorial.com"William "Bill" George Iffrig"
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- Sep 26, 2026
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