Harry Whittle
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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]
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Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||
Born | (1922-05-02)2 May 1922 | ||||||||||||||
Died | 11 May 1990(1990-05-11) (aged 68) | ||||||||||||||
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Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||
Event | 400 metres hurdles | ||||||||||||||
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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]