George Hoskins (athlete)
George Woodbourne Hoskins (25 September 1928 – 23 January 2000) was a New Zealand runner, who competed at the 1952 Olympics in the 1500 m and 5000 m. He won his 1500 m heat, but finished last in his semi-final. He failed to finish his 5000 m heat.[2] At the national level, Hoskins won the under-19 2 miles and under-19 cross-country titles in 1947, the 3 miles championships in 1950, 1951 and 1952, and the 880 yards title in 1953.[3]
 Hoskins at the 1950 British Empire Games | |
| 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) | 1500 m – 3:52.72 (1952) 3 miles – 14:15.6 (1952)[1] |
References
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- George Hoskins. sports-reference.com
- "George Hoskins". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- "National champions" (PDF). Athletics New Zealand. January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
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