Bill Hooker
Bill Hooker (actually William Bruce Hooker; born March 31, 1949 ) is a retired Australian middle-distance runner , sprinter and hurdler .
At the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch in 1974 he was sixth over 800 meters and came in fourth in the 4 x 400 meter relay with the Australian team.
In 1969 he was Australian champion over 400 m and 400 m hurdles .
Bill Hooker is married to the former long jumper Erica Hooker (née Nixon ). Her son Steve Hooker is a successful pole vaulter.
Best times
- 400 m: 46.4 s, March 29, 1960, Melbourne
- 800 m: 1: 45.36 min, July 14, 1973, London
- 400 m hurdles: 50.6 s, March 30, 1960, Melbourne
Web links
- Bill Hooker in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Athletics portrait at Athletics Australia
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hooker, Bill |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hooker, William Bruce |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian middle distance runner, sprinter and hurdler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 31, 1949 |