Pat Boot
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vernon Patrick "Pat"•Boot |
| Used name | Pat•Boot |
| Born | 22 October 1914 in Kaikoura, Canterbury (NZL) |
| Died | 5 January 1947 (aged 32 years 2 months 14 days) in Gisborne, Gisborne (NZL) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Canterbury |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Pat Boot won a gold medal in the 880 yds at the 1938 British Empire Games and added a bronze medal in the 1 mile that year. In 1938 he ran a half-mile in 1:51.2 in Sydney, Australia, which was a new British Empire record. He was New Zealand Champion in the 880 yards in 1936 and 1938-40, and in the mile in 1936, placing second in 1939. Boot died while under anesthesia for a dental operation.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:50.5y (1938).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NZL |
Pat Boot | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–1 1938 Sydney ATH gold: 880 yards, bronze: 1 mile)