William Remington (athlete)


William Procter Remington was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was also a prelate of the Episcopal Church.

Early Life and Education

Remington was born on March 13, 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Price Remington and Elizabeth Baily Collins. He is a descendant of John Remington, who emigrated from England to Salem, New Jersey. He was educated at the DeLancey School in Philadelphia and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900. He then embarked on his athletic career. Later, he graduated with Bachelor of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1905 and was later was awarded a Doctor of Divinity from the same institution in 1918.

Athletic Career

Remington placed fourth in the long jump. His best jump in the qualifier was 6.725 metres, good for fourth place going into the final. He bettered this by 10 centimetres in the final, but remained in fourth place. Remington also competed in the 110 metre hurdles. He placed second in his first-round heat and second in his repechage heat, not qualifying for the final. He also placed fourth in his semifinal heat of the 200 metre hurdles and did not qualify for the final in that event either.

Ordained Ministry

Remington was ordained deacon in 1905 and priest in 1906. He then served as assistant rector at Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia