William Hehir (18 January 1887 – 15 October 1972) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in racewalking events.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1887 Lisdoonvarna, Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 15 October 1972 (aged 85) London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | walk events |
| Club | Herne Hill Harriers Surrey Walking Club |
Career
editHehir was born in Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, Ireland, but was associated with the Surrey Walking Club.[2]
Hehir finished second and third respectively behind Robert Bridge in the 2 miles walk and 7 miles walk events at the 1914 AAA Championships.[3][4][5]
After the war, Hehir finally became the National 7 miles walk champion after winning the title at the 1919 AAA Championships.[6][7] In 1920 Hehir finished second behind Charles Dowson in both the 2 and 7 miles walk events at the 1920 AAA Championships.[8][9][10] One month later, he competed at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium, where he finished fifth in the 10 kilometre walk competition and seventh in the 3 kilometre walk competition.[1]
Hehir was a carpenter and joiner by trade and who lived in Dulwich.[1] He died in London in 1972.
References
edit- ^ a b c "William Hehir". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ William Hehir. Sports References. Retrieved on 2015-01-23.
- ^ "Amateur Athletics". Lancashire Evening Post. 4 July 1914. Retrieved 17 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Applegarth's Feats". Manchester Courier. 6 July 1914. Retrieved 17 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "AAA Championships". Daily Herald. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Amateur Champions". Daily Record. 7 July 1919. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Athletic Championships". Weekly Dispatch (London). 4 July 1920. Retrieved 23 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Athletics". Newcastle Journal. 5 July 1920. Retrieved 23 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 23 November 2024.