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American sportsman (1878–1946) This article is about the American gymnast. For the naval officer, see William R. Merz.
Olympic medal record
Men's gymnastics
Representing the  United States
Silver medal – second place 1904 St Louis Rings
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St Louis Combined
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St Louis Vault
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St Louis Pommel horse
Men's athletics
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St Louis Triathlon

William G. Merz (April 25, 1878 – March 17, 1946) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He died in Overland, Missouri.

In 1904 he won the silver medal in the rings event and a bronze medal in combined event, in vault event, in pommel horse event and in athletics' triathlon. He was fourth in team event, tenth in all-around competition and 24th in gymnastics' triathlon event.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "William Merz". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  2. "William Merz". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 January 2021.

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