Duncan White
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Duncan M.•White |
| Used name | Duncan•White |
| Born | 1 March 1918 in Lathpandura, Kalutara, Basnahira (SRI) |
| Died | 3 July 1998 in Nuneaton, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 70 kg |
| NOC |  Sri Lanka |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Duncan White had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1950 British Empire Games 440 yards Hurdles. In the 1938 British Empire Games 220 yards he was eliminated in the semi-finals. In the 1950 British Empire Games he was also a member of the Ceylonese relay teams which finished fourth in the 4×110 yards as well as in the 4×440 yards.
Personal Bests: 200 – 21.8y (1948); 400H – 51.8 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SRI |
Duncan White | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h6 r1/4 | |||||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | SRI |
Duncan White |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1950 Auckland ATH gold: 440 yards hurdles)