About Ernie Harper
Lived 1902 – 1979 (aged 77). Ernie Harper was a British marathon runner.
Career Harper became the national 10 miles champion after winning the AAA Championships title at the 1923 AAA Championships.
At the 1924 Olympic Games, Harper finished fifth in the 10000 metre and fourth in the individual cross country event. and won it again at the 1927 AAA Championships and 1929 AAA Championships.
In 1928 Harper finished 22nd in the Olympic marathon; he improved to second place at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernie Harper?
British athlete (1902-1979)
When was Ernie Harper born?
Ernie Harper was born on 3 August 1902 in Chesterfield.
When did Ernie Harper die?
Ernie Harper died on 9 October 1979 in Tullamarine.
What was Ernie Harper's occupation?
Ernie Harper was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Ernie Harper?
Ernie Harper was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Harper. https://biography.guide/ernie-harper/
MLA: "Ernie Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-harper/.
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