Henry Hawtrey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British long-distance runner
Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1882
Place of Birth: Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 16-Nov-1961
Profession: long-distance runner
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Henry Hawtrey
- Henry Courtenay Hawtrey (29 June 1882 – 16 November 1961) was a British track and field athlete, winner of 5 miles (8.0 km) run at the 1906 Summer Olympics.
- He was born in Southampton and died in Aldershot.The British were the leading force in the long-distance running in early 1900s.
- Although the most celebrated long distance runner Alfred Shrubb had turned to professional just before the 1906 "intercalated" Olympics of, the Britons sent a very good team to Athens. Henry Hawtrey took the lead after 2 miles (3.2 km) and won easily, beating second-placed runner John Svanberg from Sweden by 50 yards (46 m).
- The Britons used good teamwork to aid Hawtrey to win, as third-placed Irishman John Daly was disqualified because he blocked the Swedish runner's way several times. Hawtrey served with the Royal Engineers in the First World War.
- He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1918 New Year Honours.
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