About Bert Norris
Lived 1898 – 1990 (aged 91). Bert Norris was a British marathon runner.
Albert James Norris (5 November 1898 – 11 June 1990) was an English long-distance runner who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Norris born in Hanover Square, London, represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games in the marathon but failed to finish the competition. The following year he became the national marathon champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1935 AAA Championships.
In 1936 he participated in the Olympic marathon event but did not finish the race. Two years later he won the silver medal in the marathon contest at the 1938 British Empire Games.
He was and died in Wincanton, Somerset.
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Who was Bert Norris?
British marathon runner
When was Bert Norris born?
Bert Norris was born on 5 November 1898 in Hanover Square.
When did Bert Norris die?
Bert Norris died on 11 June 1990 in Wincanton.
What was Bert Norris's occupation?
Bert Norris was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Bert Norris?
Bert Norris was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Norris. https://biography.guide/bert-norris/
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