Chris Gitsham

South AfricaSouth AfricaRetired
Born
Oct 15, 1888
Birthplace
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA)

Chris Gitsham is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on October 15, 1888 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA). He competes primarily in the Marathon.

His personal bests include 2:37:52.0 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions.

1912 season best2:37:52.0Jul 14, 1912
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe VII Olympic Games, AntwerpAug 22, 1920 · DNF
The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1912 season best 2:37:52.0 (Jul 14, 1912) · Last competition: The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp, Aug 22, 1920, DNF · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 138 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
Marathon19122:37:52.0683 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1912Marathon 2:37:52.0–Jul 14, 1912The V Olympic Games, Stockholm
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1912 season best: 2:37:52.0, set on Jul 14, 1912. Last competition: The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp on Aug 22, 1920, DNF.

Chris Gitsham has won 1 Olympic Games medal.