William Hulse

William F. Hulse (December 12, 1920 - March 13, 1995) was an American middle-distance runner. In 1943 he set a national record in the mile, won the national cross country and 800 m titles, and placed second in the 1500 m. Next year he won the national 1500 m title and placed third in the 800 m.[2]

William Hulse
Hulse in 1943
Personal information
Born(1920-12-12)December 12, 1920
DiedFebruary 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 74)
Alma materNew York University[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m, mile
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 – 1.51.5 (1947)
1500 m – 3.53.8 (1947)
Mile – 4.06.0 (1943)[2]

Hulse was a chemist by profession, and in his early years worked on the polymerization of synthetic rubber.[3]

Hulse died on March 13, 1995, at the age of 74.

References

  1. Dave Johnson (2007) New High School Record In The Boys Mile! Track and Field News
  2. William Hulse. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. File:Bill Hulse 1943.jpg
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