George Hoskins (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | George Woodbourne Hoskins |
| Born |
25 September 1928 Lower Hutt, New Zealand |
| Died | 23 January 2000 (aged 71) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
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| Personal best(s) |
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George Woodbourne Hoskins (25 September 1928 – 23 January 2000) was a New Zealand middle-distance athlete. He represented New Zealand at the 1956 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he competed in the 1500 m and 5000 m. He won his 1500 m heat, but finished last in his semi-final. Hoskins failed to finish in his 5000 m heat.[1][2]
At a national level, he won the men's under-19 2 miles and under-19 cross-country titles in 1947, the men's 3 miles championships in 1950, 1951 and 1952, and was the men's 880 yds champion in 1953.[3]
References
- ↑ "George Hoskins". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ↑ "George Hoskins bio, stats, and results". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ↑ "National champions" (PDF). Athletics New Zealand. January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
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