Joe Birrell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 11 March 1930 Cockermouth, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 110 metres hurdles |
Joe Birrell (born 11 March 1930) is a British hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
Early life
[edit]He took part in the Olympics when aged 18. He completed his national service in the army until 1950. He went to Loughborough College in September 1950.[2]
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]
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