Herb Elliott
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Summary
Herb Elliott was born on February 25, 1938[1], in Perth[2]. He has worked as an athletics competitor[3], middle-distance runner[4], and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (577 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
- Educated at: Aquinas College[8], Trinity College[9]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[10], Australian National Living Treasure[11], Australian Sports Medal[12], Centenary Medal[13], Athletics Australia Hall of Fame[14], Companion of the Order of Australia[15], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[16], Silver Olympic Order[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Head coach: Percy Cerutty[19]
- Commons category: Herb Elliott[20]
- Sport: athletics[21]
- Family name: Elliott[22]
- Given name: Herbert[23]
- Student of: Percy Cerutty[24]
- Participant in: 1960 Summer Olympics[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Country for sport: Australia[27]
- Height: 181 cm[28]
- Mass: 68 kg[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: middle-distance running[30]
Why It Matters
Herb Elliott has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Herb Elliott born?
Herb Elliott was born in Perth[2].
What did Herb Elliott do for work?
Herb Elliott worked as an athletics competitor[3], middle-distance runner[4], and businessperson[5].
Where did Herb Elliott go to school?
Herb Elliott was educated at Aquinas College[8] and Trinity College[9].
What awards did Herb Elliott receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[10], Australian National Living Treasure[11], Australian Sports Medal[12], and Centenary Medal[13].