About Doug Harris
Lived 1919 – 1996 (aged 77). Doug Harris was a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Douglas Mostyn Harris (15 June 1919 – 17 June 1996) was a New Zealand runner who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Harris finished second behind John Parlett in the 880 yards event at the British 1948 AAA Championships. Shortly after the AAAs, Harris represented New Zealand at the 1948 London Olympics, competing in the 800 metres event.
Harris competed in the 880 yards event at the 1950 British Empire Games.
Harris lived in Hāwera, South Taranaki, for much of his life. He died on 17 June 1996, and he was buried at Hāwera Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Harris?
New Zealand runner (1919–1996)
When was Doug Harris born?
Doug Harris was born on 15 June 1919.
When did Doug Harris die?
Doug Harris died on 17 June 1996.
What was Doug Harris's occupation?
Doug Harris was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Doug Harris?
Doug Harris was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Harris (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Harris. https://biography.guide/doug-harris/
MLA: "Doug Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-harris/.
Chicago: "Doug Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-harris/.
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