Suttie Smith
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Sutherland "Suttie"•Smith |
| Used name | Suttie•Smith |
| Born | 21 June 1905 in Dundee, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 23 January 1975 (aged 69 years 7 months 2 days) in Broughty Ferry, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Dundee Thistle Harriers, Dundee (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Suttie Smith was the winner of seven Scottish track titles: 4 miles (1927-29) and 10 miles (1928-30, 1933), setting a national record at 10 miles in 1929, and winning the Scottish cross-country for five successive years (1928-32). He represented Scotland in the International Cross-Country championship for 10 successive years (1927-36) and was the runner-up in 1928. He was also a first-class gymnast and was a member of the team that won the Scottish championship.
Personal Bests: 3 miles – 14:41.2 (1932); 5000 – 15:22.6 (1927); 4 miles – 20:24.8 (1928); 6 miles – 30:47.0 (1929); 10000 – 31:50.0 (1928); 10 miles – 51:37.8 (1929).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Suttie Smith | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 10 |