New Zealand runner (1919–1996)
Douglas Mostyn Harris (15 June 1919 – 17 June 1996) was a New Zealand runner who competed at the 1948 Olympics and the 1950 British Empire Games.[1]
Harris won five New Zealand national athletics titles: the 440 yards in 1945, 1946, and 1947; and the 880 yards in 1946 and 1947.[2]
Harris died on 17 June 1996, and he was buried at Hāwera Cemetery.[3]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Doug Harris". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ Hollings, Stephen (December 2016). "National champions 1887–2016" (PDF). Athletics New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Cemetery details". South Taranaki District Council. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
New Zealand national champions in men's 400 m | |
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Note: 440 yards before 1970 | |
| 440 yards |
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| 400 metres |
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New Zealand national champions in men's 800 m | |
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Note: 880 yards before 1970 | |
| 880 yards |
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| 800 metres |
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