Henry Hawtrey

Who was Henry Hawtrey?

Henry Hawtrey was a British track and field athlete, winner of 5 miles run at the 1906 Summer Olympics.

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 "intercalated" Olympics of 1906, the Britons sent a very good team to Athens.

Henry Hawtrey took the lead after 2 miles and won easily, beating second-placed runner John Svanberg from Sweden by 50 yards. The Britons used good team work to aid Hawtrey to win, as third-placed Irishman John Daly was disqualified because he blocked the Swedish runner's way several times.