Neville Scott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Neville Scott

New Zealand middle- and long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1935

Place of Birth: Ashburton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 21-Jan-2005

Profession: long-distance runner, middle-distance runner

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Neville Scott

  • Neville Ian Scott (25 February 1935 – 21 January 2005) was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Ashburton. At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Scott won the bronze medal in the men's 3 miles.
  • He also competed in the mile where he placed 9th. Scott competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he finished 7th in the 1500 metres.
  • He made his second Olympic appearance at the 1964 Summer Olympics where he came 11th in the 5000 metres.
  • Over his running career he set New Zealand records over 1500 metres, 2 miles and 3 miles.

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