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Joe Birrell

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Joe Birrell
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1930-03-11) 11 March 1930 (age 94)
Cockermouth, England
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event110 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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ The People Sunday 4 June 1950, page 8]
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