Malcolm Hicks
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Born | (1987-10-19) 19 October 1987 (age 36) |
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Country | New Zealand |
Sport | Long-distance running |
Malcolm Hicks (born 19 October 1987)[1] is a New Zealand former long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar.[1][2] He finished in 27th place.[1][2]
Career
In 2018, he finished in 18th place in the 2018 Berlin Marathon held in Berlin, Germany.[3]
In 2019, Hicks ran the Metro Group Marathon in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was second in 2:13:51. Hicks' other marathon of the year was at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar, where he finished 27th in 2:17:45.
On 23 February 2020, Hicks ran the Seville Marathon held in Seville, Spain. He placed 22nd in a personal best time of 2:10:04. This performance qualified him to represent his country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games men's marathon.[4]
On 8 August 2021, Hicks competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games Marathon along with compatriot Zane Robertson. Hicks was placed 64th in 2:23:12 and Robertson was 36th in 2:17:04, behind the winner Eliud Kipchoge.[5]
Hicks has retired from international competition, but continues to race nationally in New Zealand. In 2023, he won the Rotorua Marathon.
Competition record
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing New Zealand | |||||
2018 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 18th | Marathon | 2:16:28 |
2019 | METRO Marathon Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf, Germany | 2nd | Marathon | 2:13:51 |
2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 27th | Marathon | 2:17:45 |
2020 | Seville Marathon | Seville, Spain | 22nd | Marathon | 2:10:04 |
2021 | Olympic Games | Sapporo, Japan | 64th | Marathon | 2:23:12 |
References
- ^ a b c "Marathon Men − Final − Results" (PDF). IAAF. 5 October 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Day 9 IAAF World Championships: Shields & Hicks Marathon". Scoop News. 6 October 2019. Archived from the original on 7 October 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Official results". Berlin Marathon. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Malcolm HICKS | Profile | World Athletics".
- ^ "Men's Marathon Results" (PDF). Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
External links
- Malcolm Hicks at World Athletics
- Malcolm Hicks at ARRS
- Malcolm Hicks at Olympedia
- Malcolm Hicks at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
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