Harry Whittle

Harold 'Harry' Whittle (2 May 1922 11 May 1990) was a British hurdler and long jumper. He competed in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]

Harry Whittle
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1922-05-02)2 May 1922
Died11 May 1990(1990-05-11) (aged 68)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 metres hurdles

He also represented England in four events at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand; the 440 yards, 440 yards hurdles, long jump and triple jump.[2][3] He was a three times long jump national champion.[4]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Harry Whittle Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "1950 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "WAAA and National Championships Medallists". NUTS.
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