Alan Sayers
New Zealand sprinter, and rugby union and rugby league footballer (1916–2017)
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Summary
Alan Sayers was born on December 6, 1916[1], in Onehunga[2]. He died on August 19, 2017[3], in Auckland[4]. He worked as a sprinter[5], journalist[6], biographer[7], rugby union player[8], and rugby league player[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 6, 1915[11], December 16, 1915[12]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[13]
- Occupation: athletics competitor[14]
- Educated at: Auckland Grammar School[15]
- Award received: New Zealand Order of Merit[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Alan Sayers[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: winger[19], centre[20]
- Sport: athletics[21]
- Family name: Sayers[22]
- Given name: Alan[23]
- Participant in: athletics at the 1938 British Empire Games[24]
- Country for sport: New Zealand[25]
- Sports discipline competed in: Q141744702[26]
Why It Matters
Alan Sayers is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Alan Sayers born?
Alan Sayers's place of birth was Onehunga[2].
Where did Alan Sayers die?
Alan Sayers passed away in Auckland[4].
What did Alan Sayers do for work?
Alan Sayers worked as a sprinter[5], journalist[6], biographer[7], rugby union player[8], and rugby league player[9].
Where did Alan Sayers go to school?
Alan Sayers was educated at Auckland Grammar School[15].
What awards did Alan Sayers receive?
Honors received include New Zealand Order of Merit[16].