William Hunt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Walton•Hunt
Used nameWilliam•Hunt
Born23 February 1898 in Redfern, New South Wales (AUS)
Died27 August 1977 (aged 79 years 6 months 4 days) in Beverly Hills, New South Wales (AUS)
AffiliationsRedfern Harriers, Redfern (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

William Hunt was an Australian track sprinter who represented the Redfern Harriers in Sydney. In 1920 Hunt did the double to become the national champion in both the 100 and 220 yards, earning himself a place on the Olympic team in the process. At the 1920 Antwerpen Games he ran in the 100 and 200 metres, reaching the quarter-finals in both races.

Personal Bests: 100y – 10.0 (1920); 200 – 22.3 (1919).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS William Hunt
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h1 r2/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h2 r2/4
400 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS