Morris Curotta
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 24 March 1929 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 28 October 2002 (aged 73) Sydney, Australia |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprints/400m |
| Club | Seton Hall Pirates |
Morris Joseph Curotta (24 March 1929 – 28 October 2002) was an Australian track and field athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Curotta won the British AAA Championships title in the 440 yards event at the 1948 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
Shortly after the AAAs, Curotta represented Australia at the 1948 London Olympics, competing in the 100 metres, 400 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay.[1]
At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Curotta competed in the 400 metres, 4 × 100 metres relay and 4 × 400 metres relay.[1]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Australia | |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, SF 1 | 100 m | |
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 5th | 400 m | 47.9 |
References
- ^ a b c "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Won AAA titles". Daily Herald. 5 July 1948. Retrieved 12 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 April 2025.