George Hoskins (athlete) explained

George Hoskins
Fullname:George Woodbourne Hoskins
Birth Date:25 September 1928
Birth Place:Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Country:New Zealand
Sport:Athletics
Pb:1500 m – 3:52.72 (1952)
3 miles – 14:15.6 (1952)[1]

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418123250/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ho/george-hoskins-1.html George Hoskins
  2. Web site: George Hoskins . 2013 . New Zealand Olympic Committee . 6 April 2015.
  3. Web site: National champions . January 2014 . Athletics New Zealand . 6 April 2015.