Sinton Hewitt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas Sinton•Hewitt
Used nameSinton•Hewitt
Born31 July 1887 in St. Kilda, Victoria (AUS)
Died6 October 1976 in Geelong, Victoria (AUS)
Measurements171 cm / 64 kg
AffiliationsMalvern Harriers AC, Malvern (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

Sinton Hewitt was a long-distance runner who had modest success before World War I, but became Australia’s best in the early 1920s. He enlisted in the service in September 1915 and left for Europe in May 1916. A professional theatre manager, he assisted Frank Beaurepaire in organizing entertainment for the troops, serving as a stage manager of the “Thee Coo-Ees,” a troupe of pierrots formed from various Australia units.

Personal Best: 10000 – unknown; Mar – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS Sinton Hewitt
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) AC h2 r1/2
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 30
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) DNS