Sid Purkis
Sidney George Purkis (1938-2008), was a male athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 10 May 1938 Romford |
| Died | 21 December 2008 (aged 80) Wickford, Essex |
Athletics career
He represented England in the 880 yards at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.[1][2]
He joined Romford Athletics Club in 1956 and finished as runner up in the AA’s 880 yards track championship and represented Great Britain in the 1962 European Athletics Championships in the Men's 800 metres. He later joined Thurrock Harriers.[3]
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References
- "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "1962 Athletes". Team England.
- "Athletics mourns international running ace Sid". Basildon, Canvey, Southend Echo.
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