Jack Powell (athlete)
John Vincent "Jack" Powell (2 November 1910 – 27 July 1982) was a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He also competed for England in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 2 November 1910 |
| Died | 27 July 1982 (aged 71) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
Powell represented London Athletic Club [3] and was the 1936 AAA champion.[4]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jack Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "Track Stats - John Powell". Northern Athletics.
- "BRITISH ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1919-1939". GBR Athletics.
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