Albert Rowland
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Albert Edward Mackay Rowland (26 October 1885 – 23 July 1918) was a New Zealand athlete who competed in walking events. He competed for Australasia in two walking events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.[2]
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Personal information | |
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Birth name | Albert Edward Mackay Rowland |
Born | (1885-10-26)26 October 1885 Christchurch, New Zealand |
Died | 23 July 1918(1918-07-23) (aged 32) Marne, France |
Resting place | Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France |
Occupation | Optician |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1] |
Weight | 66 kg (146 lb)[1] |
Spouse |
Agnes Ludlow Fraser (m. 1911) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
Years of service | 1916–18 |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
Sport | |
Country | New Zealand |
Sport | Track and field |
Achievements and titles | |
National finals | 1-mile track walk champion (1907) 3-mile track walk champion (1907) |
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