Malcolm Hicks (born 19 October 1987)[1] is a New Zealand former long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar.[1][2] He finished in 27th place.[1][2]

Malcolm Hicks
Personal information
Born (1987-10-19) 19 October 1987 (age 36)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportLong-distance running

Career edit

In 2018, he finished in 18th place in the 2018 Berlin Marathon held in Berlin, Germany.[3]

In 2019, Hicks ran the Metro Group Marathon in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was second in 2:13:51. Hicks' other marathon of the year was at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar, where he finished 27th in 2:17:45.

On 23 February 2020, Hicks ran the Seville Marathon held in Seville, Spain. He placed 22nd in a personal best time of 2:10:04. This performance qualified him to represent his country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games men's marathon.[4]

On 8 August 2021, Hicks competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games Marathon along with compatriot Zane Robertson. Hicks was placed 64th in 2:23:12 and Robertson was 36th in 2:17:04, behind the winner Eliud Kipchoge.[5]

Hicks has retired from international competition, but continues to race nationally in New Zealand. In 2023, he won the Rotorua Marathon.

Competition record edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   New Zealand
2018 Berlin Marathon Berlin, Germany 18th Marathon 2:16:28
2019 METRO Marathon Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany 2nd Marathon 2:13:51
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 27th Marathon 2:17:45
2020 Seville Marathon Seville, Spain 22nd Marathon 2:10:04
2021 Olympic Games Sapporo, Japan 64th Marathon 2:23:12

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Marathon Men − Final − Results" (PDF). IAAF. 5 October 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Day 9 IAAF World Championships: Shields & Hicks Marathon". Scoop News. 6 October 2019. Archived from the original on 7 October 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Official results". Berlin Marathon. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Malcolm HICKS | Profile | World Athletics".
  5. ^ "Men's Marathon Results" (PDF). 2020 Summer Olympics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

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