Hamish Stothard

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Hamish Stothard (actually James Charles Stothard; * May 6, 1913 , † February 26, 1997 ) was a British middle-distance runner .

In 1934 he won bronze for Scotland starting at the British Empire Games in London over 880 yards and in the 4 x 440 yards relay. At the International University Games he won gold for England in the 800 m in 1935 and silver in 1937.

In 1935 he became English champion over 880 yards.

Personal bests

  • 880 yards: 1: 53.3 min, July 13, 1935, London (corresponds to 1: 52.6 min over 800 m)
  • 1500 m : 3: 54.9 min, September 12, 1937, Oslo
  • 1 mile : 4: 15.8 min, June 15, 1935, Cambridge

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personal data
SURNAME Stothard, Hamish
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Stothard, James Charles
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British middle distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH May 6, 1913
DATE OF DEATH February 26, 1997