About Bobby Graham
Lived 1909 – 1963 (aged 53). Bobby Graham was a British middle-distance runner.
Robert Graham (4 August 1909 – 17 April 1963) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Graham finished third behind Sydney Wooderson in the 1 mile event at the 1936 AAA Championships. One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 1500 metres.
Graham finished third behind Wooderson again in the 1 mile event at the 1937 AAA Championships.
Graham represented Scotland at the 1938 British Empire Games in the 880 yards and 1 mile event, reaching the final of the latter. At the time of the 1938 Games he was a farmer and lived at 153 Bellshill Road, Motherwell.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Graham?
British middle-distance runner
When was Bobby Graham born?
Bobby Graham was born on 4 August 1909 in Glasgow.
When did Bobby Graham die?
Bobby Graham died on 17 April 1963 in Carluke.
What was Bobby Graham's occupation?
Bobby Graham was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Bobby Graham?
Bobby Graham was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Graham (athlete)
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