Joe Birrell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joseph Robert Birrell |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 11 March 1930 Cockermouth, England |
| Died | 19 November 2024 (aged 94) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 110 metres hurdles |
Joseph Robert Birrell (11 March 1930 – 19 November 2024) was a British hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
[edit]Birrell was born in Cockermouth, England on 11 March 1930. He took part in the Olympics when aged 18. Birrell completed his national service in the army until 1950. He went to Loughborough College in September 1950.[2]
Birrell died on 19 November 2024, at the age of 94. He was survived by his wife, Marjory, and their three daughters.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joe Birrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ The People Sunday 4 June 1950, page 8]
- ^ "Joe Birrell, hurdler at the 1948 London Olympics who later coached Idi Amin at basketball". The Telegraph. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
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