Bill Butchart
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bill Erskine•Butchart |
| Used name | Bill•Butchart |
| Born | 15 April 1933 in Beecroft, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Died | 1 April 2019 in Sydney, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Botany Harriers, Sydney (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Bill Butchart was a middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, making the final and finishing eighth. He never managed an Australian title. Butchart’s career ended early because of injuries in 1957.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:49.5 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Bill Butchart | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 |