Christian Gitsham
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| File:1912 Athletics men's marathon - Christian Gitsham.JPG Christian Gitsham at the 1912 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1888 Pietermaritzburg, Colony of Natal |
| Died | 16 June 1956 (aged 67) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Medal record | |
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Christopher William "Chris" Gitsham (15 October 1888 – 16 June 1956) was a South African athlete, who mainly competed in the men's marathon.[1] Gitsham competed for South Africa at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden where he won the silver medal in the men's marathon event.[2] He also competed in the marathon at the 1920 Summer Olympics, but did not finish.[2]
References
- ↑ "Christian Gitsham". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Christian Gitsham Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
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- 1888 births
- 1956 deaths
- Sportspeople from Pietermaritzburg
- South African male long-distance runners
- South African male marathon runners
- Olympic silver medalists for South Africa
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes for South Africa
- Colony of Natal people
- Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics
- Olympic silver medalists in athletics (track and field)