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Joseph Robert "Bob" Birrell (6 March 1938 – 21 March 2024) was a British hurdler and coach.

Athletics career

He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Birrell competed in the 120 yard hurdles and reached the semi-finals. During the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Birrell was sixth place at the 120 yard hurdles event. He is the younger brother of Joe Birrell.

Coaching and personal life

As well as having a career as a PE and chemistry teacher from 1962, Birrell later became the UK Junior track and field team manager. In the latter role, he coached Steve Smith, Curtis Robb, and Diane Allahgreen.

References

1. Barber, Imogen (4 April 2024). "Olympic and Commonwealth athlete Bob Birrell, from Barrow, dies". News and Star. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
3. "1958 Athletes". Team England.
4. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bob Birrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
5. "Bob Birrell" (PDF). Liverpool Harriers. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.

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