Neil Wilson (athlete)
New Zealand runner (1930–2023)
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Neil Thomas Osborne Wilson (8 April 1930 – 14 August 2023) was a New Zealand runner who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
8 April 1930
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Neil Thomas Osborne Wilson 8 April 1930 Epsom, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 August 2023 (aged 93) Motueka, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Raewyn Joy Clark (d. 2014) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Achievements and titles | |
National finals | 880 yards champion (1951) |
Early life and education
Athletics
Wilson gained national attention as a junior, winning the national men's under-19 880 yards title in both 1948 and 1949, and the national men's under-19 1 mile title in 1949. He also won the national men's under-19 cross-country championship in 1948.[5]
At the 1950 British Empire Games, Wilson competed in the men's 880 yards. He ran second in his heat, recording a personal-best time of 1:53.2,[6] and advanced to the final, where he ran a time of 1:53.7 to finish in fourth place.[7]
In 1951, Wilson won the New Zealand national men's 880 yards championship title in a time of 1:56.1.[5]