About Gordon Goodwin
Lived 1895 – 1984 (aged 88). Gordon Goodwin was a British athletics competitor.
Gordon Reginald Goodwin (17 December 1895 – February 1984) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 10 kilometre walk. He competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, in the 10 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal. He was born in Lambeth in London and died in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Goodwin?
British race walker
When was Gordon Goodwin born?
Gordon Goodwin was born on 17 December 1895 in Lambeth.
When did Gordon Goodwin die?
Gordon Goodwin died on 1 February 1984 in Greater Manchester.
What was Gordon Goodwin's occupation?
Gordon Goodwin was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Gordon Goodwin?
Gordon Goodwin was British.
Sources & further reading
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