William David Baillie (28 May 1934 – 25 December 2018) was a New Zealand runner, who represented his country at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. There, he placed sixth in the 5000 m. He also competed at the 1954, 1958, 1962, and 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. At the time of his death, he held New Zealand records for the 20000 m and the 1 hour events.
In the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours, Baillie was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to athletics.
Baillie died in Cooks Beach on 25 December 2018 at the age of 84.
Personal bests
DistanceTimePlaceDate880 yards1:52.3 Vancouver19541 mile3:59.2 Wanganui19645000 m13:40.0 Compton196420000 m59:28.6 NRAuckland19631 hour20190m NRAuckland1963
References
External links Bill Baillie at trackfield.brinkster.net