William Moore

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Craig•Moore
Used nameWilliam•Moore
Born5 April 1890 in Fulham, England (GBR)
Died12 May 1956 in Worthing, England (GBR)
AffiliationsUniversity of Oxford, Oxford (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Educated at Felsted School and Exeter College, Oxford, William Moore represented Oxford against Cambridge in the mile (1911-13) and cross-country (1910-12), when he was on the winning side all three times. In 1911 he represented Oxford and Cambridge against the combined Universities of Harvard & Yale at Queen’s Club. He was elected honorary secretary of the Oxford University Athletic Club in 1911 and the following year became president. After University, Moore became a Civil Servant and spent time in Nigeria during World War I.

Personal Bests: 1500 – 4:11.2e (1912); Mile – 4:28.6e (1911); 3000 – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR William Moore
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 h6 r1/2
3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 3 Bronze