Leslie Housden

Full name: Leslie George Housden
Gender: Male
Born: October 30, 1894 in Bromley, Greater London, Great Britain
Died: December 19, 1963 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Great Britain
Affiliations: South London Harriers, London (GBR)
Country: Great Britain
Sport: Athletics

Biography

Leslie Housden finished 31st in the 1920 Olympic marathon, more than 40 minutes behind the winner. The younger brother of international hurdler, Fred, he qualified as a doctor at Guy's Hospital and specialized in child welfare work. He was medical advisor to the Save the Children Fund and was awarded the OBE.

Personal Best: Mar – unknown.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1920 Summer	25	Antwerpen	Athletics	Men's Marathon	Great Britain	GBR	31

Men's Marathon

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		T
1920 Summer	25	Antwerpen	Athletics	Great Britain	Final Standings		31		3-14:07.0

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