Gordon Watts
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hubert Gordon Amos•Watts |
| Used name | Gordon•Watts |
| Born | 8 December 1893 in Faversham, England (GBR) |
| Died | March 1986 in Shepway, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Surrey Walking Club, Croydon (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Gordon Watts was the winner of the AAA 2 mile walk in 1923, and 7 mile walk in 1922-23, 1925. He also enjoyed two other podium finishes, both in 1924, when he was third in the 2 miles and second in the 7 miles. An aircraft fitter by trade, Watts won the Southern Counties AAA 2 mile title in 1923, and was third the following year, only to be subsequently disqualified.
Personal Bests: 2 mile Walk – 14:24.0 (1923); 7 mile Walk – 52:13.2 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Gordon Watts | |||
| 10 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 |