Marshall Cleland
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William Marshall Cleland (b. June 14, 1912) was a Canadian equestian champion.
Cleland was born in Hamilton, Ontario into a horse-riding family. His father—a successful distillery executive and horse breeder—and grandfather were both named William, so he was known by his middle name, which he was given in honour of Hamilton's Billy Marshall, a long distance runner. Cleland got his first horse at the age of seven. He attended Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario where he was a sprinter and football player.
In 1937, at the age of 25, and while serving as a lieutenant in the Governor General of Canada's guard, Cleland won 10 international championship events. That earned him the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top athlete of the year.
| Preceded by Phil Edwards |
Lou Marsh Trophy winner 1937 |
Succeeded by Bobby Pearce |
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