Willie Botha
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Willem Christiaan "Willie"•Botha |
| Used name | Willie•Botha |
| Born | 31 March 1912 in Petrusburg, Free State (RSA) |
| Died | 14 June 1967 |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Willie Botha had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1934 British Empire Games 880 yards. He also competed in the 1934 British Empire Games 440 yards, but was eliminated in the heats.
Personal Bests: 400 – unknown; 800 – 1:54.8ye (1934).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Willie Botha | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h5 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | 4 h3 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1934 London ATH silver: 880 yards)
Errata
Year of birth also listed as 1913.