Gerald Backhouse
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gerald Ian d'Acres•Backhouse |
| Used name | Gerald•Backhouse |
| Born | 6 December 1912 in Terang, Victoria (AUS) |
| Died | 28 December 1941 in Dearham, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | St. Stephens Harriers, Mount Waverley (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Gerald Backhouse had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1938 British Empire Games 1 mile. In the 1938 British Empire Games 880 yards he finished seventh.
Personal Bests: 800 – 1:53.2 (1936); 1500 – unknown; Mile – 4:12.3e (1938).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Gerald Backhouse | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 h3 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1938 Sydney ATH silver: 1 mile)