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Ernest Hutcheon

Olympic History

London 1908

Career Events

Athletics Men's 100m

Athletics Men's Long Jump

Athletics Men's Triple Jump

Mens Standing High Jump

 

Ernest's Story

1889 – 1937

Ernest Hutcheon, from Queensland, competed in the standing high jump at London 1908. He was Australia’s first competitor in a field event at the Olympic Games. He served in World War I.  In the 1920s he played first class cricket for Queensland. 

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Olympic Results