About Frederick Blackett
Lived 1900 – 1979 (aged 79). Frederick Blackett was a British hurdler.
Frederick Joseph Blackett (17 January 1900 – 17 May 1979) was a British hurdler who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Blackett finished second behind Wilfrid Tatham in the 440 yards hurdles event at the 1924 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris and reached the final of the 400 metres hurdles event but was disqualified for two false starts.
The following year Blackett finished third behind Ivan Riley in the 440 yards hurdles event at the 1925 AAA Championships.
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Who was Frederick Blackett?
British hurdler
When was Frederick Blackett born?
Frederick Blackett was born on 17 January 1900 in Bethnal Green.
When did Frederick Blackett die?
Frederick Blackett died on 17 May 1979 in London Borough of Enfield.
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Frederick Blackett was a hurdler.
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Frederick Blackett was British.
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