About Ernest Henley
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 72). Ernest Henley was a British athletics competitor.
Ernest John Henley (31 March 1889 – 14 March 1962) was a British athlete who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Career Henley finished third behind Cyril Seedhouse in the 440 yards event at the 1912 AAA Championships.
Shortly after the AAA Championships, Henley competed for Great Britain in the 4 x 400-metre relay, at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. He won the bronze medal with his teammates George Nicol, James Soutter and Cyril Seedhouse.
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Who was Ernest Henley?
British sprinter (1889-1962)
When was Ernest Henley born?
Ernest Henley was born on 31 March 1889 in Brighton.
When did Ernest Henley die?
Ernest Henley died on 14 March 1962 in Brighton.
What was Ernest Henley's occupation?
Ernest Henley was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ernest Henley?
Ernest Henley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernest Henley (athlete)
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