Malcolm Hicks
New Zealand long-distance runner
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Malcolm Andrew Hicks (born 19 October 1987)[1] is a New Zealand long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar.[1][2] He finished in 27th place.[1][2] He also represented New Zealand at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 October 1987 |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Career
In 2018, he finished in 18th place in the Berlin Marathon held in Berlin, Germany.[3]
In 2019, Hicks ran the Metro Group Marathon in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was second in 2:13:51. Hicks' other marathon of the year was at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar, where he finished 27th in 2:17:45.
On 23 February 2020, Hicks ran the Seville Marathon held in Seville, Spain. He placed 22nd in a personal best time of 2:10:04. This performance qualified him to represent his country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games men's marathon.[4]
On 8 August 2021, Hicks competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games Marathon along with compatriot Zane Robertson. Hicks was placed 64th in 2:23:12 and Robertson was 36th in 2:17:04, behind the winner Eliud Kipchoge.[5]
Hicks has retired from international competition, but continues to race nationally in New Zealand. In 2023, he won the Rotorua Marathon.
Hicks is also a geotechnical engineer, graduating from the University of Canterbury in 2011 with a master's thesis on the analysis of wind turbine foundations using Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves.[6]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  New Zealand | |||||
| 2018 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 18th | Marathon | 2:16:28 |
| 2019 | METRO Marathon Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf, Germany | 2nd | Marathon | 2:13:51 |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 27th | Marathon | 2:17:45 |
| 2020 | Seville Marathon | Seville, Spain | 22nd | Marathon | 2:10:04 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Sapporo, Japan | 64th | Marathon | 2:23:12 |
