Gerald Backhouse

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGerald Ian d'Acres•Backhouse
Used nameGerald•Backhouse
Born6 December 1912 in Terang, Victoria (AUS)
Died28 December 1941 in Dearham, England (GBR)
Measurements165 cm / 57 kg
AffiliationsSt. Stephens Harriers, Mount Waverley (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

Gerald Backhouse had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1938 British Empire Games 1 mile. In the 1938 British Empire Games 880 yards he finished seventh.

Personal Bests: 800 – 1:53.2 (1936); 1500 – unknown; Mile – 4:12.3e (1938).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS Gerald Backhouse
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h3 r1/2

Special Notes