Gavin Howard Thorley (11 June 1947 – 3 July 2022)[1] was a New Zealand long-distance runner.[2] He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[3] Later in life he was very active as a volunteer with Special Olympics Kapiti.[2]

Gavin Thorley
Personal information
Full nameGavin Howard Thorley
Born(1947-06-11)11 June 1947
Wellington, New Zealand
Died3 July 2022(2022-07-03) (aged 75)
Wellington, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportLong-distance running
Events
  • 5000 m
  • 10,000 m
ClubKapiti Running & Tri Club
Achievements and titles
National finals10,000 m champion (1972)
Personal best(s)5000 m – 13:40.2
10,000 m – 28:44.4

References

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  1. ^ "GAVIN THORLEY OBITUARY". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Munich Olympics massacre still haunts Kiwi athlete 45 years later". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gavin Thorley Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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