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Christian Gitsham

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Christian Gitsham
Christian Gitsham at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born15 October 1888
Pietermaritzburg, Colony of Natal
Died16 June 1956 (aged 67)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Marathon

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

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  1. ^ "Christian Gitsham". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Christian Gitsham Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2012.