About Charles Green
Lived 1921 – 2009 (aged 87). Charles Green was an Australian athletics competitor and physician.
Charles Richard Green (21 August 1921 – 6 May 2009) was an Australian athlete. He competed in the 110m hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics but he failed to advance past the first round in either event. He retired from competitive athletics after the Olympics to begin a long and distinguished career in medicine.
Green finished second behind Joe Birrell in the 120 yards hurdles event at the British 1948 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Green?
Australian athlete (1921-2009)
When was Charles Green born?
Charles Green was born on 21 August 1921 in Albany.
When did Charles Green die?
Charles Green died on 6 May 2009.
What was Charles Green's occupation?
Charles Green was an athletics competitor and physician.
What nationality was Charles Green?
Charles Green was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Green (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Green. https://biography.guide/charles-green-athletics-competitor/
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