Harry Nelson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Harold "Harry"•Nelson |
| Used name | Harry•Nelson |
| Born | 26 April 1923 in Dunedin, Otago (NZL) |
| Died | 1 July 2011 in Nelson, Nelson (NZL) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Otago |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Harry Nelson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1950 British Empire Games 6 miles, 2nd in the 1950 British Empire Games 3 miles.
Personal Bests: 3 miles – 14:19.6 (1948); 5000 – unknown; 6 miles – 30:29.6 (1950); 10000 – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NZL |
Harry Nelson | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h1 r1/2 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | NZL |
Harry Nelson |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–1–0 1950 Auckland ATH gold: 6 miles, silver: 3 miles)