Bill Britton (athlete)

Bill Britton
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born(1890-10-12)12 October 1890
Ballydonnell, Mullinahone, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died15 February 1965(1965-02-15) (aged 74)
Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Hammer throw
220 yards
880 yards
mile
long jump
high jump
triple jump
ClubBallinamore Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal besthammer: 49.62 m
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Ireland
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 1930 Hamilton hammer

William T. Britton (12 October 1890 – 15 February 1965) was an Irish athlete.[1][2]

  1. ^ Neville, Conor. "Tarzan, Hitler And Snubbing The Brits: In Praise Of The Great Dr. Pat O'Callaghan".
  2. ^ "NACAI Track & Field Championship 1924 [Tailteann & Olympic Trials" (PDF). Hibernian Athletics History Association.