About Joe Scott
Lived 1860 – 1908 (aged 47–48). Joe Scott was a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Joseph Scott (3 June 1860 – 9 February 1908) was a New Zealand race walker from Dunedin. He became New Zealand's first world champion athlete and world record holder in 1888.
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Who was Joe Scott?
New Zealand athlete
When was Joe Scott born?
Joe Scott was born in 1860.
When did Joe Scott die?
Joe Scott died on 9 February 1908.
What was Joe Scott's occupation?
Joe Scott was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Joe Scott?
Joe Scott was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Scott. https://biography.guide/joe-scott-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Joe Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-scott-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Joe Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-scott-athletics-competitor/.
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