About Charles Clibbon
Lived 1895 – 1975 (aged 80). Charles Clibbon was a British long-distance runner.
Career Clibbon became the National 10 mile champion after winning the AAA Championships title at the 1920 AAA Championships.
The following month, he competed at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium, where he failed to finish the 10,000 metres final. In 1920, Clibbon also finished fourth at the 1920 International Cross Country Championships, winning a gold medal with the English team.
Two years later, at the 1924 Olympic Games, he placed sixth in the 5000 metres and 14th in the 10,000 metres.
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Who was Charles Clibbon?
British long-distance runner
When was Charles Clibbon born?
Charles Clibbon was born on 3 February 1895 in Ware.
When did Charles Clibbon die?
Charles Clibbon died on 4 April 1975 in Harmondsworth.
What was Charles Clibbon's occupation?
Charles Clibbon was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Charles Clibbon?
Charles Clibbon was British.
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