Stephen J. Farrell (December 26, 1863 – October 17, 1933) was professional track athlete, circus performer and track coach. Farrell was a professional foot-racer in the 1880s and 1890s, beginning as a competitor in the hook, hose and ladder teams of New England. He was the first American to win England's on two occasions and competed in races from 100 yards to one mile. He became known as "the greatest professional footracer this country has ever known."