Harry Hart
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Non-starter • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henry Beltsazer "Harry"•Hart |
| Used name | Harry•Hart |
| Born | 2 September 1905 in Harrismith, Free State (RSA) |
| Died | 10 November 1979 in Reitz, Free State (RSA) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 93 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Harry Hart had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games Shot Put, 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games Discus Throw, 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games Shot Put, 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games Discus Throw, 2nd in the 1934 British Empire Games Javelin Throw, 3rd in the 1930 British Empire Games Javelin Throw. In the 1930 British Empire Games he also finished fifth 120 yards hurdles, was eliminated in the heats of 440 yards hurdles, and competed in the hammer throw.
Personal Bests: SP – 15.32 (1931); DT – 44.96 (1931); Dec – 5697 (1932).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Harry Hart | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Harry Hart | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | 11 | |||||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 12 | |||||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) | 11 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | RSA |
Harry Hart |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (4–1–1 1930 Hamilton ATH gold: shot put, discus throw, bronze: javelin throw; 1934 London ATH gold: shot put, discus throw, silver: javelin throw)