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Malcolm Hicks

b. 1987

New Zealand long-distance runner

Long-distance runner Geotechnical engineer
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About Malcolm Hicks

Born 1987. Malcolm Hicks is a New Zealand long-distance runner and geotechnical engineer.

Malcolm Andrew Hicks (born 19 October 1987) is a New Zealand long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar. He finished in 27th place.

In 2019, Hicks ran the Metro Group Marathon in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was second in 2:13:51. Hicks' other marathon of the year was at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar, where he finished 27th in 2:17:45.

On 23 February 2020, Hicks ran the Seville Marathon held in Seville, Spain. He placed 22nd in a personal best time of 2:10:04. This performance qualified him to represent his country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games men's marathon.

On 8 August 2021, Hicks competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games Marathon along with compatriot Zane Robertson. Hicks was placed 64th in 2:23:12 and Robertson was 36th in 2:17:04, behind the winner Eliud Kipchoge.

Hicks has retired from international competition, but continues to race nationally in New Zealand. In 2023, he won the Rotorua Marathon.

Hicks is also a geotechnical engineer, graduating from the University of Canterbury in 2011 with a master's thesis on the analysis of wind turbine foundations using Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves.

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Mount Roskill Grammar School, University of Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Malcolm Hicks?

New Zealand long-distance runner

When was Malcolm Hicks born?

Malcolm Hicks was born on 19 October 1987 in Auckland.

What is Malcolm Hicks's occupation?

Malcolm Hicks is a long-distance runner and geotechnical engineer.

What nationality is Malcolm Hicks?

Malcolm Hicks is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malcolm Hicks

· Wikidata: Q96694108

· DBpedia: Malcolm Hicks

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