William Hehir (18 January 1887 – 15 October 1972) was a British

track and field Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events ...

athlete who competed in the

1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIe olympiade; nl, Spelen van ...

racewalking Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Referee, Race judges careful ...

events. He was born in Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, Ireland, but was associated with the Surrey Walking Club. He died in London In 1920 he finished fifth in the 10 kilometre walk competition and seventh in the 3 kilometre walk competition.

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William Hehir's profile at the British Olympic Committee
1887 births 1972 deaths British male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Irish male racewalkers Athletes from County Clare People from Lisdoonvarna {{UK-athletics-bio-stub