Charles Green (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 15 August 1921 Albany, Western Australia |
| Died | 6 May 2009 (aged 87)[1][2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track & Field |
| Event | 110m hurdles |
| Club | University of Melbourne St. Stephens Harriers |
Charles Richard Green (21 August 1921 – 6 May 2009)[3] was an Australian athlete. He competed in the 110m hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics but he failed to advance past the first round in either event.[4] He retired from competitive athletics after the Olympics to begin a long and distinguished career in medicine.[5]
Green finished second behind Joe Birrell in the 120 yards hurdles event at the British 1948 AAA Championships.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Cemetery Records". www2.mcb.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Death notice". The West Australian. 7 May 2009. p. 56.
- ^ 2009
- ^ "Charles Green Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "Dr Charles Green University career". University of Western Australia. September 2001. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 April 2025.