About Francis Knott
Lived 1882 – 1958 (aged 75). Francis Knott was a British athletics competitor.
Francis Arthur Knott (11 August 1882 – 24 March 1958) was a British middle-distance running athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Knott, born in Haringey, was a member of the South London Harriers and finished third behind Harold Wilson in the 1 mile event at the 1908 AAA Championships.
Knott represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics and competed in the 1500 metres, where he placed fourth in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final.
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Who was Francis Knott?
British athlete (1882-1958)
When was Francis Knott born?
Francis Knott was born on 11 August 1882.
When did Francis Knott die?
Francis Knott died on 24 March 1958.
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Francis Knott was an athletics competitor.
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Francis Knott was British.
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