New Zealand long-distance runner
Malcolm Hicks (born 19 October 1987)[1] is a New Zealand former long-distance runner . In 2019, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar.[1] [2] He finished in 27th place.[1] [2]
Career
In 2018, he finished in 18th place in the 2018 Berlin Marathon held in Berlin, Germany.[3]
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.[4]
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 .[5]
Hicks has retired from international competition, but continues to race nationally in New Zealand. In 2023, he won the Rotorua Marathon.
Competition record
References
External links
New Zealand national champions in men's 3000 m
New Zealand national champions in men's 5000 m
Note: 3 miles before 1970
3 miles 5000 m