Arthur Robertson (athlete)

Arthur Robertson
Arthur Robertson at the 1908 Olympics
Personal information
Birth nameArthur James Robertson
Born(1879-04-19)19 April 1879
Harthill, Sheffield, England
Died18 April 1957(1957-04-18) (aged 77)
Peterborough, England
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportAthletics
Event1500–10,000 m (1-10 miles)
ClubBirchfield Harriers
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals1908
Personal best(s)Mile – 4:23.4e (1909)
5000 m – 15:01.2 (1908)
10,000 m – 31:30.4 (1908)
Hour – 18,479 m[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London 3 mile team
Silver medal – second place 1908 London 3200 m s'chase
Representing  England
International Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place 1908 Colombes Individual
Gold medal – first place 1908 Colombes Team

Arthur James Robertson (19 April 1879 – 18 April 1957) was a British runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He won the gold medal in the 3-mile team race and a silver in the steeplechase.[3]

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  3. ^ "Arthur Robertson". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 March 2021.