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William Whyte

Full name: William Miller Whyte
Nickname(s): Tickle
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg)
Born: August 16, 1903 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died: November 1964
Affiliations: Melbourne Harriers, Melbourne (AUS)
Country: AUS Australia
Sport: Athletics

Biography

William Whyte had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1930 British Empire Games 1 mile. In the 1930 British Empire Games 880 yards he was eliminated in the heats.

Personal Bests: 800 – 1:55.3y (1926); 1500 – 3:59.9e (1928).

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Athletics Men's 800 metres Australia AUS 5 h2 r1/3
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Athletics Men's 1,500 metres Australia AUS 9

Men's 800 metres

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Athletics Australia Round One Heat Two 5

Men's 1,500 metres

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Athletics Australia Final 9 4:00.4
1928 Summer 24 Amsterdam Athletics Australia Round One Heat Two 2 QU 3:59.9