Billy Savidan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John William "Billy"•Savidan |
| Used name | Billy•Savidan |
| Born | 12 May 1902 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL) |
| Died | 8 November 1991 |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Auckland |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Billy Savidan had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games 6 miles. He also competed in the 1930 British Empire Games 3 miles race but did not finish.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 14:49.6 (1932); 10000 – 31:09.0 (1932).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NZL |
Billy Savidan | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1930 Hamilton ATH gold: 6 miles)