Halland Britton

Halland Britton (18 February 1890 – 11 February 1975) was an English long-distance runner who finished sixth in the 10 km race at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He won the Amateur Athletic Association of England 10 miles title in 1921, 22 and 1924.[1] Britton placed 11th at the 1921 International Cross Country Championships, winning a gold medal with the English team.

Halland Britton
Halland Britton in 1923
Personal information
Born18 February 1890
Derby, England
Died11 February 1975 (aged 84)
Coventry, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m
ClubDerby & County AC
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 – 15:15.0 (1923)
10,000 m – 32:06.0e (1924)[1][2]

References

  1. Halland Britton. sports-reference.com
  2. Halland Britton. trackfield.brinkster.net


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