About Arthur Penny
Lived 1907 – 2003 (aged 95). Arthur Penny was a long-distance runner.
Arthur William Penny (3 December 1907 – 29 November 2003) was an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games and won a gold medal.
Biography Penny finished second behind Jack Holden in the 6 miles event at the 1934 AAA Championships.
Shortly afterwards, he represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games, where he won a gold medal in the 6 miles race.
Penny finished third behind Reginald Draper in the 10 miles event at the 1938 AAA Championships.
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Who was Arthur Penny?
English long-distance runner
When was Arthur Penny born?
Arthur Penny was born on 3 December 1907.
When did Arthur Penny die?
Arthur Penny died on 29 November 2003.
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Arthur Penny was a long-distance runner.
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