Geoff Watt (died 1969) was a distance runner from Warragul, Victoria. He died from exposure in 1969 while training on Mount Erica in Baw Baw National Park.[1]
- Major force behind Warragul Amateur Athletics Club.
- First to run up and down Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Father to Kathy Watt - Olympic cycling champion
Geoff Watt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 |
| Died | August, 1969 Mount Erica, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Distance running |
The athletics track in Warragul is named in honour of Geoff Watt.
References edit
- ^ "Saluting a brave dad doomed to die young". 18 October 2018.
- ^ "About". Archived from the original on 24 October 2009.
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