Doug Wilson (athlete)
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Douglas Gordon Doug Wilson (28 January 1920 – 18 October 2010) was a British
athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
. In London
he competed in the men's 1500m
event, but was eliminated in the opening round, placing fifth in his heat. He was born in Islington
and was a member of the Polytechnic Harriers
of London. In 2008 he was interviewed by the BBC
on the subject of the 2012 Summer Olympics
that are to be held in London, where he suggested that the organizing committee "should go back to basics, the simplicity of the games". He died in Winchester, Hampshire, England in October 2010.
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athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
. In London
London
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he competed in the men's 1500m
Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics
At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, 33 athletics events were contested, 24 for men and 9 for women. Three events made their Olympic debut at these Games: women's 200 metres, women's long jump and women's shot put...
event, but was eliminated in the opening round, placing fifth in his heat. He was born in Islington
Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street...
and was a member of the Polytechnic Harriers
Polytechnic Harriers
The Polytechnic Harriers was founded by philanthropist Quintin Hogg in 1883. He was a firm believer in the health-giving and character-building qualities of sport. He also enjoyed taking part in them; especially playing football. He provided the facilities for a range of different sports and...
of London. In 2008 he was interviewed by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
on the subject of the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
that are to be held in London, where he suggested that the organizing committee "should go back to basics, the simplicity of the games". He died in Winchester, Hampshire, England in October 2010.