Bertie Harris

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert W. "Bertie"•Harris
Used nameBertie•Harris
Born1884
NOC South Africa

Biography

Robert W “Bertie” Harris was from Aliwal North in central South Africa, a town situated on the banks of the Orange River. Harris competed in the marathon at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics but he did not finish the race. Len Taunyane and Jan Mashiani also represented South Africa in the event, with both being Tswana Tribesmen.

Personal Best: Mar – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Athletics RSA Bertie Harris
Marathon, Men (Olympic) DNF