About Alfred Nichols
Lived 1890 – 1952 (aged 61). Alfred Nichols was a British athletics competitor.
Alfred Hubert Nichols (28 November 1890 – 1 May 1952) was a British athlete who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Career Nichols finished second behind George Hutson in the 4 miles event at the 1914 AAA Championships.
Nicholas was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, in the Cross Country team event, where he won the silver medal with his team mates James Wilson and Anton Hegarty.
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Who was Alfred Nichols?
British long-distance runner (1890-1952)
When was Alfred Nichols born?
Alfred Nichols was born on 28 November 1890 in London.
When did Alfred Nichols die?
Alfred Nichols died on 1 May 1952 in Hammersmith.
What was Alfred Nichols's occupation?
Alfred Nichols was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Alfred Nichols?
Alfred Nichols was British.
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