Gavin Thorley

Gavin Howard Thorley (11 June 1947 – 3 July 2022)^[1] was a New Zealand long-distance runner.^[2] He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics.^[3] Later in life he was very active as a volunteer with Special Olympics Kapiti.^[2]

Gavin Thorley

Personal information
Full name	Gavin Howard Thorley
Born	(1947-06-11)11 June 1947 Wellington, New Zealand
Died	3 July 2022(2022-07-03) (aged 75) Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
Country	New Zealand
Sport	Long-distance running
Events	5000 m 10,000 m
Club	Kapiti Running & Tri Club
Achievements and titles
National finals	10,000 m champion (1972)
Personal best(s)	5000 m – 13:40.2 10,000 m – 28:44.4