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Billy Savidan

Full name: John William "Billy" Savidan
Gender: Male
Height: 5-4.5 (165 cm)
Weight: 126 lbs (57 kg)
Born: May 12, 1902 in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Died: November 8, 1991
Affiliations: Auckland
Country: NZL New Zealand
Sport: Athletics

Biography

Billy Savidan had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games 6 miles. He also competed in the 1930 British Empire Games 3 miles race but did not finish.

Personal Bests: 5000 – 14:49.6 (1932); 10000 – 31:09.0 (1932).

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1932 Summer 30 Los Angeles Athletics Men's 5,000 metres New Zealand NZL 4
1932 Summer 30 Los Angeles Athletics Men's 10,000 metres New Zealand NZL 4

Men's 5,000 metres

Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T(H)
1932 Summer 30 Los Angeles Athletics New Zealand Final 4 14:49.6
1932 Summer 30 Los Angeles Athletics New Zealand Round One Heat One 5 QU 15:08.2

Men's 10,000 metres

Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T
1932 Summer 30 Los Angeles Athletics New Zealand Final Standings 4 31:09.0
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