About Alan Pennington
Lived 1916 – 1961 (aged 45). Alan Pennington was a British sprinter.
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 finished second behind Godfrey Brown in the 440 yards event at the 1938 AAA Championships and shortly afterwards in September, won a bronze medal at the 1938 European Athletics Championships.
Pennington became the national 440 yards champion at the 1939 AAA Championships.
Pennington served in World War II reaching the rank of Captain. He died by suicide in a hotel room in Lisbon.
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Who was Alan Pennington?
British sprinter
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Alan Pennington was born on 4 April 1916 in Wallasey.
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Alan Pennington died on 2 June 1961 in Lisbon.
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Alan Pennington was a sprinter.
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Alan Pennington was British.
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