Leslie Housden
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leslie George•Housden |
| Used name | Leslie•Housden |
| Born | 30 October 1894 in Bromley, England (GBR) |
| Died | 19 December 1963 in Basingstoke, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | South London Harriers, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Leslie Housden finished 31st in the 1920 Olympic marathon, more than 40 minutes behind the winner. The younger brother of international hurdler, Fred, he qualified as a doctor at Guy’s Hospital and specialized in child welfare work. He was medical advisor to the Save the Children Fund and was awarded the OBE.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Leslie Housden | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 31 |