Gordon Watts

British racewalker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hubert Gordon Amos Watts (8 December 1893 March 1986) was a British racewalker, who competed at the Olympic Games.[1]

NationalityBritish
Born(1893-12-08)8 December 1893
Faversham, England
DiedMarch 1986
Shepway, England
SportAthletics
Quick facts Personal information, Nationality ...
Gordon Watts
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1893-12-08)8 December 1893
Faversham, England
DiedMarch 1986
Shepway, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Racewalking
ClubSurrey Walking Club, Croydon
Close

Career

Watts became the national 7 miles walk champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1922 AAA Championships.[2][3] He successfully retained his title at the 1923 AAA Championships and in addition won the 2 miles walk title.[4]

At the 1924 Olympic Games, Watts competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk.[5]

In 1925 Watts won his third 7 miles walk AAA title at the 1925 AAA Championships.[6][7]

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI