About Bill Brown
Lived 1878 – 1980 (aged 101). Bill Brown was a British athletics competitor.
William C. Brown also known as Bill Brown (17 December 1878 – 25 August 1980) was a British racewalker who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography Brown finished eighth in the two-mile walk event at the 1908 AAA Championships, which saw him representing Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He competed in the men's 3500 metres walk being disqualified in heat one and taking no further part.
The following year in 1909 he set British records over various long distances ranging from 51 to 85 miles. He was a founder member of the Centurion Club, which celebrated racewalkers who had completed 100 miles in 24 hours. By trade he worked for the Ford Motor Company in Dagenham.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Brown?
racewalker (1878-1980)
When was Bill Brown born?
Bill Brown was born on 17 December 1878.
When did Bill Brown die?
Bill Brown died on 25 August 1980.
What was Bill Brown's occupation?
Bill Brown was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bill Brown?
Bill Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Brown (race walker)
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