Maxwell Washburn Long[1] (October 16, 1878 – March 4, 1959)[2] was an American athlete, winner of 400 m at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

[4][5] Maxie Long from Columbia University, was one of the top favorites for the Olympic title in Paris and at the 1900 Summer Olympics, Long led the 400 metres race from start to finish, beating his teammate William Holland at 3 yards (2.7 m).

On September 29 he ran 47.8 for 440 yd (402 m) and a few days later even 47.0, but the latter was on a straight track.

In 1901 he finished second behind reginald Wadsley in the 440 yards event at the 1901 AAA Championships.

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