Sinton Hewitt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Sinton•Hewitt |
| Used name | Sinton•Hewitt |
| Born | 31 July 1887 in St. Kilda, Victoria (AUS) |
| Died | 6 October 1976 in Geelong, Victoria (AUS) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Malvern Harriers AC, Malvern (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Sinton Hewitt was a long-distance runner who had modest success before World War I, but became Australia’s best in the early 1920s. He enlisted in the service in September 1915 and left for Europe in May 1916. A professional theatre manager, he assisted Frank Beaurepaire in organizing entertainment for the troops, serving as a stage manager of the “Thee Coo-Ees,” a troupe of pierrots formed from various Australia units.
Personal Best: 10000 – unknown; Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Sinton Hewitt | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 30 | |||||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) |