Willie Walters
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William John "Willie"•Walters |
| Used name | Willie•Walters |
| Born | 31 July 1907 in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga (RSA) |
| Died | 15 July 1994 in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 73 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Willie Walters had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1930 British Empire Games 440 yards, 3rd in the 1930 British Empire Games 220 yards, 3rd in the 1930 British Empire Games 4×110 yards Relay (with Willie Legg and the non-Olympians Howard Davies and Werner Gerhardt), 3rd in the 1930 British Empire Games 4×440 yards Relay (with Willie Legg and the non-Olympians John Chandler and Werner Gerhardt).
Personal Bests: 200 – 21.5y (1929); 400 – 47.8 (1932).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Willie Walters | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–3 1930 Hamilton ATH silver: 440 yards, bronze: 220 yards, 4×110 yards relay, and 4×440 yards relay)