Kenneth Powell (sprinter)
Kenneth Powell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1940 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | The Gentleman Sprinter |
| Occupation | track and field athlete |
| Known for | Arjuna Award |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
Kenneth Lawrence "Ken" Powell (born 20 April 1940), popularly known as The Gentleman Sprinter,[1] is an Indian track and field athlete from the state of Karnataka. Kenneth Powell competed in the 1964 Olympics and won the Arjuna Award in 1965.[2][3]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kenneth Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ "Karnataka / Bangalore News : Athletes who almost made it". The Hindu. 13 August 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
- ^ "India at the Games". Sportstaronnet.com. 2 August 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
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