About Harold Watson
Lived 1883 – 1963 (aged 79–80). Harold Watson was a British athletics competitor.
Harold Watson (1883 – 15 February 1963) was a British athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Watson finished third behind John Morton in the 100 yards event at the 1905 AAA Championships.
Watson joined South London Harriers from L.A.C. in 1905, winning their 100 metres discipline at the Harriers' Autumn meeting at Kennington Oval.
He died in Sutton, London.
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Who was Harold Watson?
British athlete
When was Harold Watson born?
Harold Watson was born in 1883.
When did Harold Watson die?
Harold Watson died on 15 February 1963.
What was Harold Watson's occupation?
Harold Watson was an athletics competitor.
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Harold Watson was British.
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