American middle-distance runner
William Hulse
Hulse in 1943
Born (1920-12-12 ) December 12, 1920Died February 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 74) Alma mater New York University [ 1] Sport Athletics Event(s) 800 m , 1500 m , mile Personal best(s) 800 – 1.51.5 (1947)[ 2]
William F. Hulse (December 12, 1920 - March 13, 1995) was an American middle-distance runner . In 1943 he set a national record in the mile, won the national cross country and 800 m titles, and placed second in the 1500 m. Next year he won the national 1500 m title and placed third in the 800 m.[ 2]
Hulse was a chemist by profession, and in his early years worked on the polymerization of synthetic rubber .[ 3]
Hulse died on March 13, 1995, at the age of 74.
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1876–2016 Notes
Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event. 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
1876–78New York Athletic Club 1879–88NAAAA 1888–1979Amateur Athletic Union 1980–92The Athletics Congress 1993-onwardsUSA Track & Field Notes
Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships M: Denotes that the race was run over a mile rather than 1500 m OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996 & 2000 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event. 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
