Brian Oddie
British long-distance runner and meteorologist
About Brian Oddie
Lived 1905 – 1996 (aged 91). Brian Oddie was a British long-distance runner and meteorologist.
Brian Cecil Vernon Oddie (16 May 1905 – 7 August 1996) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Career Oddie finished third behind Swede Bror Ohrn in the 4 miles event at the 1927 AAA Championships.
Oddie competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1928 Olympic Games.
Shortly before the 1930 British Empire Games in Canada, Oddie finished second behind Lauri Virtanen in the 4 miles event at the 1930 AAA Championships. At the 1930 British Empire Games he competed in the 3 mile race for England. Oddie was also a civil servant at the time of the 1930 Games and lived in Luton.
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Who was Brian Oddie?
British long-distance runner and meteorologist (1905-1996)
When was Brian Oddie born?
Brian Oddie was born on 16 May 1905 in Luton.
When did Brian Oddie die?
Brian Oddie died on 7 August 1996 in Bracknell.
What was Brian Oddie's occupation?
Brian Oddie was a long-distance runner and meteorologist.
What nationality was Brian Oddie?
Brian Oddie was British.
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