About Harry Houghton
Lived 1901 – 1986 (aged 85). Harry Houghton was a British athletics competitor.
Harry Houghton (9 January 1901 – 12 June 1986) was a British athlete who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Harry Houghton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Houghton?
British athletics competitor (1901-1986)
When was Harry Houghton born?
Harry Houghton was born on 9 January 1901 in Preston.
When did Harry Houghton die?
Harry Houghton died on 12 June 1986 in Birmingham.
What was Harry Houghton's occupation?
Harry Houghton was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Harry Houghton?
Harry Houghton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Houghton (athlete)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Houghton. https://biography.guide/harry-houghton-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Harry Houghton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-houghton-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Harry Houghton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-houghton-athletics-competitor/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC