Wally Beavers

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter James "Wally"•Beavers
Used nameWally•Beavers
Born11 July 1903 in York, England (GBR)
Died29 November 1965 in York, England (GBR)
Measurements167 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsYork Harriers & Athletic Club
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Walter Beavers won nine Northern Counties track titles: 1 mile (1928-29), 3 miles (1932-35), and 4 miles (1928-29, 31). At the AAA he won the 4 miles (1928-29) and took the 3 miles when the event was first held in 1932. He also finished second in the AAA 3 miles in 1934 and 1935 and won this event at the 1934 British Empire Games. Beavers was also a fine cross-country runner, competing three times in the International Championship and finishing third in 1932.

Personal Bests: Mile – 4:27.8 (1928); 2 miles – 9:20.6 (1929); 3 miles – 14:23.2 (1932); 5000 – 15:10.8 (1929); 10000 – 31:48.0e (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Wally Beavers
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r1/2
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 9

Special Notes