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]

William Hulse
Hulse in 1943
Personal information
Born(1920-12-12)December 12, 1920
DiedFebruary 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 74)
Alma materNew York University[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m, mile
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 – 1.51.5 (1947)
1500 m – 3.53.8 (1947)
Mile – 4.06.0 (1943)[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.

References

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  1. ^ Dave Johnson (2007) New High School Record In The Boys Mile! Track and Field News
  2. ^ a b William Hulse. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ File:Bill Hulse 1943.jpg