Doug Harris (athlete)

Douglas Mostyn Harris was a New Zealand runner who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Harris finished second behind John Parlett in the 880 yards event at the British 1948 AAA Championships. Shortly after the AAAs, Harris represented New Zealand at the 1948 London Olympics, competing in the 800 metres event.
Harris competed in the 880 yards event at the 1950 British Empire Games.
Harris won five New Zealand national athletics titles: the 440 yards in 1945, 1946, and 1947; and the 880 yards in 1946 and 1947.
Harris died on 17 June 1996, and he was buried at Hāwera Cemetery.