About Alex Docherty
Lived 1904 – 1973 (aged 69). Alex Docherty was a Canadian athlete and athletics competitor.
Georg Alexander Docherty (6 May 1904 – 3 November 1973) was a Canadian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
By that summer, Dochetry's own time in the mile was 4 minutes and 20 seconds, recorded during local coverage of his pending return. Dochetry attempted to make another comeback in 1934, and local media at the time alluded to him teaming up with Canada's then-record holder for the mile run Les Wade.
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Who was Alex Docherty?
Canadian middle-distance runner
When was Alex Docherty born?
Alex Docherty was born on 6 May 1904 in Toronto.
When did Alex Docherty die?
Alex Docherty died on 3 November 1973.
What was Alex Docherty's occupation?
Alex Docherty was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Alex Docherty?
Alex Docherty was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Docherty. https://biography.guide/alex-docherty/
MLA: "Alex Docherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-docherty/.
Chicago: "Alex Docherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-docherty/.
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