Morville Chote
British javelin thrower (1924–2023)
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Morville Vincent William Chote (6 October 1924 – 17 March 2023) was a British javelin thrower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 6 October 1924 Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 17 March 2023 (aged 98) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | javelin |
| Club | British Army University of Cambridge AC Achilles Club |
Biography
Chote was born in Luton, Bedfordshire on 6 October 1924. He was educated at Luton Modern School[2] and studied modern languages at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.[3]
He joined the British Army in 1943, serving in World War II. He was commissioned in the Queen's Royal Regiment in July 1944.[4]
Chote finished third behind Jan Stendzenieks in the javelin throw event at the 1948 AAA Championships.[5][6] Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, where he participated in the javelin throw competition, finishing 19th.[2]
Chote worked for the Canada Life insurance company and died on 17 March 2023, at the age of 98.[7][8]
He was the father of British economist Sir Robert Chote.[9]
