William Whyte

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Miller•Whyte
Used nameWilliam•Whyte
Nick/petnamesTickle
Born16 August 1903 in Albert Park, Victoria (AUS)
DiedNovember 1964
Measurements178 cm / 66 kg
AffiliationsMelbourne Harriers, Melbourne (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

William Whyte had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1930 British Empire Games 1 mile. In the 1930 British Empire Games 880 yards he was eliminated in the heats.

Personal Bests: 800 – 1:55.3y (1926); 1500 – 3:59.9e (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS William Whyte
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h2 r1/3
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 9

Special Notes