Alex Hillhouse

Australian long-distance runner

Alex Hillhouse
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Australia
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 1930 Hamilton 3 miles
Silver medal – second place 1930 Hamilton 2 mi steeplechase

Alexander John Hillhouse (31 March 1907 – 3 March 1983) was an Australian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Melbourne, and attended Mentone Grammar School.[1] In 1932 he finished tenth the 5000 metres event.[2] At the 1930 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 3 miles competition as well as in the 2 miles steeplechase contest.

References

  1. ^ https://localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au/articles/565
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alex Hillhouse". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.

External links

  • Alex Hillhouse at the Australian Olympic Committee
  • Alex Hillhouse at Olympics.com
  • Alex Hillhouse at Olympedia
  • Alex Hillhouse at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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Australian national champions in men's 1500 m
Note: mile run until 1966
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Australian national champions in men's 5000 m
Note: 3 miles until 1966


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