About Tom Hulatt
Lived 1930 – 1990 (aged 59). Tom Hulatt was a British athletics competitor.
William Thomas Hulatt (7 September 1930 – 21 May 1990) was an English athlete notable for finishing third behind Sir Christopher Chataway in the historic race in which Sir Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile on 6 May 1954. He was from a working-class family and the only runner in the race who was not a university student.
Life
Hulatt was born in Tibshelf, Derbyshire, and after leaving school he joined the army but bought himself out . He worked as a miner at Williamthorpe Colliery and he would run five miles there and back each day. He also worked as a council rat catcher and in his spare time he ran for Alfreton Athletics Club,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Hulatt?
English middle distance athlete (1930-1990)
When was Tom Hulatt born?
Tom Hulatt was born on 7 September 1930 in Derbyshire.
When did Tom Hulatt die?
Tom Hulatt died on 21 May 1990.
What was Tom Hulatt's occupation?
Tom Hulatt was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Tom Hulatt?
Tom Hulatt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Hulatt. https://biography.guide/tom-hulatt/
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