Alex Docherty
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Georg Alexander "Alex"•Docherty |
| Used name | Alex•Docherty |
| Born | 6 May 1904 in Toronto, Ontario (CAN) |
| Died | 3 November 1973 (aged 69 years 5 months 28 days) in Montréal, Québec (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Montréal Athletic Club |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Alex Docherty was a Canadian track and field athlete who represented the Montréal Athletic Club. Docherty specialised in middle-distance running which saw him become the Canadian champion in the mile in 1926. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics he ran in the 1,500 metres, finishing fifth in his heat, with only the top-two athletes progressing to the final.
Personal Best: 1500 – 4:02.2 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CAN |
Alex Docherty | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h5 r1/2 |