Ernie Harper
United KingdomRetired- Born
- Aug 2, 1902
- Birthplace
- Chesterfield, England (GBR)
- Height
- 1.68 m
- Weight
- 58 kg
Ernie Harper is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on August 2, 1902 in Chesterfield, England (GBR). Standing 1.68 m and weighing 58 kg, He competes primarily in the 10000m and Marathon.
His personal bests include 31:58.0 in the 10000m and 2:31:23.2 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions.
1936 season best2:31:23.2Aug 9, 1936
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 9, 1936 · 2:31:23.2
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1936 season best 2:31:23.2 (Aug 9, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 9, 1936, 2:31:23.2 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 124 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Marathon | 2:31:23.2 | – | Aug 9, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |
| 1928 | Marathon | 2:45:44 | – | Aug 5, 1928 | The IX Olympic Games |
| 1924 | 10000m | 31:58.0 | – | Jul 6, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |