Charles Hefferon

South AfricaSouth AfricaRetired
Born
Jan 25, 1878
Birthplace
Newbury, England (GBR)
Height
1.75 m
Weight
66 kg

Charles Hefferon is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on January 25, 1878 in Newbury, England (GBR). Standing 1.75 m and weighing 66 kg, He competes primarily in the Marathon.

His personal bests include 2:56:06.0 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions.

1908 season best2:56:06.0Jul 24, 1908
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe IV Olympic Games, LondonJul 24, 1908 · 2:56:06.0
The IV Olympic Games, London

As of Oct 31, 2026: 1908 season best 2:56:06.0 (Jul 24, 1908) · Last competition: The IV Olympic Games, London, Jul 24, 1908, 2:56:06.0 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 148 years old · Retired

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
Marathon19082:56:06.0450 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1908Marathon 2:56:06.0–Jul 24, 1908The IV Olympic Games, London
Compare me with Charles Hefferon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1908 season best: 2:56:06.0, set on Jul 24, 1908. Last competition: The IV Olympic Games, London on Jul 24, 1908, 2:56:06.0.

Charles Hefferon has won 1 Olympic Games medal.