Percy Hobson

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Percy Hobson (born November 5, 1943 ) is a former Australian high jumper .

In 1962 he won the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth with his personal best of 2.11 m. It was the first time a Native Australian had won the Commonwealth Games.

Also in 1962 he was Australian champion.

Web links

  • Percy Hobson in the database of Athletics Australia (English)
  • Percy Hobson in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Hobson, Percy
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Australian high jumper
DATE OF BIRTH November 5, 1943