Allan Elliot

Allan Elliot was a New Zealand track sprinter who competed during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Elliot was a five-time national champion, with him doing the sprint double in the 100 yards and 220 yards in 1929 and 1932, along with winning the 100 yards title in 1930. He set a New Zealand record in the 100 yards in 1930 when he ran 9.8 seconds, with the record standing for more than 20 years. He was selected to run in both events at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, but did not advance from the heats in either race. Two years later Elliot ran in the 100 and 200 metres at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics and reached the semi-finals of both races. After his athletics career he served as the President of his local golf club in Auckland and worked as a grocer. In 1935 Elliot modelled for the sculptor Richard Goss, with the statue erected in the Auckland Domain public park.

Personal Bests: 100y – 9.8 (1930); 200 – 21.9 (1929).