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British sprinter (1916–1961)

Alan Pennington
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1916-04-04)4 April 1916
Wallasey, England
Died2 June 1961(1961-06-02) (aged 45)
Lisbon, Portugal
Sport
SportAthletics
Event100 metres/440 yards
ClubWallasey Athletic Club
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Paris 200 metres

Alan Pennington (4 April 1916 – 2 June 1961) was a British sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Pennington reached the semi-final of the 100 metres event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Pennington won the 440 yards title in 1939, at the prestigious AAA Championships.

Pennington served in World War II reaching the rank of Captain. He committed suicide in a hotel room in Lisbon.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alan Pennington Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  3. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  4. "Merseyside's 100 Olympians: Wallasey lad Alan Pennington who took on Jessie Owens". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 June 2017.

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